Gold Gram (1 g), Coin Type from Rwanda - detailed information

Gold Gram (1 g), Coin Type from Rwanda (issued 2021 - )
Coin TypeGold Gram (1 g)

The Rwandan Franc was introduced as the currency of Rwanda in 1964. Apart from its regular circulating coinage, the country has also authorised some foreign mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the very small one gram (1/g) of gold format, denominated usually as 100 Francs. Like any bullion coin though, their actual value is unrelated to the face value, and is based primarily on the metal content and the spot price of that metal on the commodities markets.

Obverse
Rwanda / Gold Gram (1 g) - obverse photo

Within a plain rim, the obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Rwanda. At its centre is a traditional basket, surrounded by the central tribal devices: a stem of sorghum on the left, and a branch of a coffee tree on the right, surmounted on a cog wheel with the sun with its rays above. These are protected by two typical Rwandan shields, one on the right and one on the left. The design is encircled by a rope, tied below in a square knot.

On a ribbon above, REPUBULIKA Y'U RWANDA (Republic of Rwanda); on a ribbon below, the motto UBUMWE · UMURIMO · GUKUNDA IGIHUGU (Unity, Work, Patriotism in Kinyarwanda - the official Rwandan language).

Around above, the name of the issuing authority: BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA (National Bank of Rwanda; in French: Banque Nationale du Rwanda; abbreviated as BNR).

Around below, the face value AMAFARANGA 100 IJANA (100 FRW - one hundred Rwandan Francs).

Obverse Inscription BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA AMAFARANGA 100 IJANA
Reverse
Rwanda / Gold Gram (1 g) - reverse photo

Various designs as listed individually below.

Reverse Inscription 1 g FINE GOLD .9999
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Gold Gram (1 g) - (1) Coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Gold Gram 2021 African One - Mountain Gorilla Rwanda / Gold Gram 2021 African One - Mountain Gorilla - reverse photo Rwanda / Gold Gram 2021 African One - Mountain Gorilla - obverse photo Material: 0.9999 Gold
Mint: B. H. Mayer
Mintage: unknown
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Gold Gram (1 g): Details
CountryRwanda
CurrencyRwandan Franc
From2021
Face Value100 (x Franc)
CurrentYes
MaterialGold
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass1.0000 g