Rwanda 1 franc Uncirculated coin (BC-497)

Description

Rwanda 1 franc Uncirculated coin (BC-497)
Issuing entity National Bank of Rwanda
Period Republic (1962-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1974-1985
Value 1 Franc (1 RWF)
Currency Franc (1964-date)
Composition Aluminium-magnesium (98.3-97.6% Aluminium, 2.4-1.7% Magnesium)
Weight 1.06 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 4452
References KM# 12, Schön# 13
Series: 1974 series
Obverse
Denomination above the coat of arms of Rwanda.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN · FRANC
1
REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE
LIBERTE · COOPERATION · PROGRES
Translation: One franc. Republic of Rwanda. Freedom · Cooperation · Progress.
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Reverse
Millet flower with legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA
1985
Translation: National Bank of Rwanda.
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date