50 Francs Cutty Sark
Features
| Issuer |
Rwanda
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (1962-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Francs (Amafaranga) 50 RWF = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Franc (1964-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 442604 |
Commemorative issue
In honor of British tea and wool clipper “Cutty Sark” 1869
Series: Nautical Ounce
Obverse
The Rwandan Coat of Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU
Translation:
Central Bank of Rwanda
Republic of Rwanda
Unity work patriotism
Fifty francs
Reverse
The Cutty Sark in sail with a stylized compass on the mid-upper left background Nautical instruments on the upper middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2024
1oz FINE SILVER 999
CUTTY SARK
Edge
Reeded
Mint
B. H. Mayer Kunstprageanstalt, Karlsfeld, Germany (1999-date)Comments
The Cutty Sark, one of the most famous British clipper ships, was launched in 1869 and quickly became a symbol of the golden age of sail. Designed for speed, the Cutty Sark was built to transport tea from China to Britain and later shifted to carrying wool from Australia. Renowned for its sleek design and impressive sailing capabilities, the ship held several speed records during its prime. After retiring from active service, the Cutty Sark was preserved as a museum ship in Greenwich, London, where it stands today as a testament to maritime history and 19th-century shipbuilding innovation. Its legacy continues to attract visitors from around the world, making it an iconic piece of nautical heritage.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
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| 2024 | 1 000 | Antique Finish, Ultra-High Relief | 6% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | $ 100 | BU | 89% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 83
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Bullion value: USD 68.55
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Actual silver weight: 0.999 oz
Current silver price: 68.63 USD/oz (see silver price 
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