200 Francs Independence, FAO

€1.00
IssuerRwanda
Year1972
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1964-date)
CompositionSilver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight18.15 g
Dimensions31.95 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11, Schön#12
Obverse descriptionGregoire Kayibanda at left, the organiser of the Hutu Emancipation Movement Party (Parmehutu), receiving the instruments of Independence, the Rwandan flag in the background.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· 10e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L`INDEPENDANCE · REPUBLIQUE RWANDAISE· 1·7·62 - 1·7·72
(Translation: 10th Anniversary of Independence. Republic of Rwanda.)
Reverse descriptionMan picking coffee beans, F.A.O logo within plants.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA · 200 FRANCS · AUGMENTONS LA PRODUCTION · F.A.O.
(Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Grow more food.)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1972  - - 30 000
Catalog ID1250128240
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