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© Münzen am Zoo
500 Amafaranga Swimming
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#320022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Swimmer jumping in water at upper centre, above map of Europe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JEUX OLYMPIQUES 2008
2008
BEI
Translation: Olympic Games.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Amafaranga (Swimming) 2008 coin from Rwanda made of Niobium is unique in that it has a distinctive shape, resembling a swimmer in motion. The coin's design features a swimmer in the water, with the waves and ripples of the water depicted in a curved pattern that follows the coin's edge. This unique shape and design make the coin stand out from other coins and make it a sought-after collector's item.
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 (Swimming) 2008 coin.
