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500 Amafaranga Pole vault
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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#320020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athlete vaulting over bar at upper right, map of Asia in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2008
YING
Translation: Olympic Games.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Amafaranga (Pole vault) 2008 coin from Rwanda made of Niobium is unique in that it has a distinctive shape, resembling a pole vault. The coin's design features a pole vaulter in mid-air, with the Niobium material giving it a sleek and modern look. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can combine art, sports, and technology in a single collectible piece.
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 (Pole vault) 2008 coin.
