1/2 Franc

Issuer Rwanda
Year 1970
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Franc (1/2 RWF)
Currency Franc (1964-date)
Composition Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium)
Weight 0.7 g
Diameter 16.00 mm
Thickness 1.63 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, Schön#9
Obverse description Denomination at centre.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BANQUE · NATIONALE · DU · RWANDA 1/2 FRANC · 1970 ·
(Translation: National Bank of Rwanda.)
Reverse description Value in Kinyarwanda in circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA URUMIYA · 1970 ·
(Translation: National Bank of Rwanda. Half.)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1970 - - 5 000 000
Numisquare ID 2364664470
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