Silver Three Ounces 2011 Rhinoceros, Coin from Rwanda - detailed information

Silver Three Ounces 2011 Rhinoceros, Coin from Rwanda
CoinSilver Three Ounces 2011 Rhinoceros

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 large three troy ounces (3 oz) of silver format, denominated usually as 1,000 Francs. These coins are Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) and not bullion, because they are issued at prices significantly above the intrinsic value of the precious metal they are made of.

This coin is part of the Wildlife with Diamonds series featuring gold-plated African animals with diamond inserts for their eyes, and is dedicated to the Rhinoceros.

The Rhinoceros, commonly abbreviated to rhino, is a member of any of the five extant species (or numerous extinct species) of odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae. Two of the extant species are native to Africa, and three to South and Southeast Asia.

Rhinoceroses are some of the largest remaining megafauna: all weigh at least one tonne in adulthood. They have a herbivorous diet, small brains for mammals of their size, one or two horns, and a thick (1.5-5 cm), protective skin formed from layers of collagen positioned in a lattice structure.

MintReischauer Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 1,500
Obverse
Rwanda / Silver Three Ounces 2011 Rhinoceros - 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 1000 IGIHUMBI (1,000 FRW - one thousand Rwandan Francs).

Obverse Inscription BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA AMAFARANGA 1000 IGIHUMBI
Reverse

The reverse design depicts four rhinoceroses, in their natural habitat; in the background, mountains.

Their bodies are selectively gold plated; the eyes are diamond inserts.

Around above, the inscription BLACK RHINOCEROS. Around below, the date of issue 2011.

Reverse Inscription BLACK RHINOCEROS 2011
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: proof, selective gold plating (0.025 g of 99.7% gold), diamond inserts (4 x 0.01 g).
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Silver Three Ounces 2011 Rhinoceros: Details
CountryRwanda
CurrencyRwandan Franc
Coin TypeSilver Three Ounces (3 oz)
Issued2011
SymbolCoat of Arms of Rwanda
Face Value1000 (x Franc)
Total Mintage1,500
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size65.0000 mm
Mass93.3000 g
OCC IDMXKD-EKQC-KGKA-EWQJ
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