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500 Amafaranga Basketball
2008 year| Niobium | 15.55 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 500 Francs 500 RWF = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Niobium |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#320019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two basketball players in action, map of America at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2008
Translation: Olympic Games.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Amafaranga (Basketball) 2008 coin from Rwanda made of Niobium is unique in that it has a distinctive design that showcases the country's passion for basketball. The coin features an image of a basketball player in action, surrounded by the words "500 Amafaranga" and "Basketball" in Kinyarwanda, the official language of Rwanda. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in basketball or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Amafaranga (Basketball) 2008 coin.
