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© Münzen am Zoo
500 Amafaranga Colossus of Rhodes
2013 year| Bimetallic: niobium centre in silver (.999) ring | 15.55 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 500 Francs 500 RWF = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: niobium centre in silver (.999) ring |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#320978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Colossus of Rhodes facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
COLOSSUS OF RHODES
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Colossus of Rhodes, depicted on the 500 Amafaranga coin from Rwanda, was a massive bronze statue of the Greek god Helios that stood over 100 feet tall and was built in the 3rd century BC. It was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Amafaranga (Colossus of Rhodes) 2013 coin.
