Gold Twelfth-Ounce 2026 Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse, Coin from Rwanda - detailed information

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).

The reverse design depicts a horse - symbolising energy, perseverance, and success in Chinese tradition, in a "stained glass" mosaic style common to all coins in the series.

Inscribed within an octagon above, the Chinese character for horse: ⾺. On three lines below left, YEAR OF THE HORSE.

Around left, the name of the coin series: LUNAR OUNCE.

Around above right, the date of issue 2026. Around below right, facing outward, the precious metal content: 1/12 oz FINE GOLD 999 (one twelfth of a troy ounce of 99.9% gold).

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in sealed plastic foil, with a Certificate of Authenticity branded with BNR (National Bank of Rwanda).

Release date: June 2025.
Release price: US$ 388.00.