1/2 Franc

€1.00
IssuerRwanda
Year1970
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Franc (1/2 RWF)
CurrencyFranc (1964-date)
CompositionAluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium)
Weight0.7 g
Dimensions16.00 mm
Thickness1.63 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, Schön#9
Obverse descriptionDenomination at centre.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA 1/2 FRANC · 1970 ·
(Translation: National Bank of Rwanda.)
Reverse descriptionValue in Kinyarwanda in circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA URUMIYA · 1970 ·
(Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Half.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1970  - - 5 000 000
Catalog ID2364664470
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