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

Silver Twelfth-Ounce 2026 Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse, Coin from Rwanda
CoinSilver Twelfth-Ounce 2026 Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse

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 small one twelfth of an ounce (1/12 oz) of silver 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.

This coin is part of the Rwandan Lunar Ounce series dedicated to the Chinese Zodiac, and marks the 2026 Year of the Horse (17 February 2026 - 5 February 2027).

MintB. H. Mayer Mint MarkNo mint mark Mintageunknown
Obverse
Rwanda / Silver Twelfth-Ounce 2026 Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse - 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 10 ICUMI (10 FRW - ten Rwandan Francs).

Obverse Inscription BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA AMAFARANGA 10 ICUMI
Reverse
Rwanda / Silver Twelfth-Ounce 2026 Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse - reverse photo

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: . 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 SILVER 999 (one twelfth of a troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

Reverse Inscription ⾺ YEAR OF THE HORSE LUNAR OUNCE 2026 1 oz FINE SILVER 999
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Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).

Release date: June 2025.
Release price: US$ 12.61.

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Coins in the Rwandan Lunar Ounce series include:
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rooster, 2017
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rooster, 2017
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Dog, 2018
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Dog, 2018
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Pig, 2019
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Pig, 2019
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rat, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rat, 2020
- 1 oz Platinum, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Ox, 2021
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Ox, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Ox, 2021
- 1 oz Platinum, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Tiger, 2022
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Tiger, 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Tiger, 2022
- 1 oz Platinum, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rabbit, 2023
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rabbit, 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Rabbit, 2023
- 1 oz Platinum, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Dragon, 2024
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Dragon, 2024
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Dragon, 2024
- 1 oz Platinum, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Snake, 2025
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Snake, 2025
- 1/12 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Snake, 2025
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Snake, 2025
- 1 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse, 2026
- 1/12 oz Gold, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse, 2026
- 1 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse, 2026
- 1/12 oz Silver, Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse, 2026

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Silver Twelfth-Ounce 2026 Lunar Ounce - Year of the Horse: Details
CountryRwanda
CurrencyRwandan Franc
Coin TypeSilver Twelfth-Ounce (1/12 oz), Bullion
Issued2026
SymbolCoat of Arms of Rwanda
Face Value10 (x Franc)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size25.0000 mm
Mass2.5900 g
OCC IDWMRA-OQPC-KZWQ-EYPL
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