In 1916, Belgium successfully occupied Rwanda occupied by Germany. The Belgian Congolese franc replaced the German East African rupee as the legal tender of Rwanda until the issuance of the Rwandan and Burundian francs in 1960.Rwanda franc was issued in 1964.
The five East African Community countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda) are planning to issue a new currency, the East African Shilling, which will come into use at the end of 2009.
Coin Issue
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In 1964, the authorities issued coins of 1, 5 and 10 francs, which were made of white copper and 5 francs of bronze.In 1969, the new aluminum 1 franc coin was issued, and in 1970, the "1 franc coin" was issued?And 2 franc coins are also made of aluminum.A reduced 10 franc coin was issued in 1974, and a brass 20 franc and 50 franc coin was issued in 1977.In 2004, new coins of the following denominations were issued:
1 franc (98% aluminum, 2% magnesium)
5 francs (bronze)
10 francs (bronze)
20 francs (nickel plated with steel)
50 francs (nickel plated with steel)
Banknote issue
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In 1964, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 franc notes were issued. In 1977, 20 and 50 franc coins replaced notes. In 1978, 5000 franc notes were issued. In June 2007, 2000 franc notes were issued.
Banknote pattern
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Originated in 2003
face value
positive
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100 Rwandan francs
500 Rwandan francs
1000 Rwandan francs
5000 Rwandan francs
Originated in 2013
face value
positive
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500 Rwandan francs
1000 Rwandan francs
2000 Rwandan francs
5000 Rwandan francs
Original version in 2019
face value
positive
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500 Rwandan francs
1000 Rwandan francs
Country profile
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national emblem
A triangle is drawn in the middle of the shield.The sickle and hoe in the triangle symbolize workers, and the bow and arrow symbolize the people's determination to defend the country's democracy and freedom.It's written on the periphery“Republic of Rwanda”And "freedom, cooperation and progress".The dove and olive branch symbolize peace and show that Rwanda is a peace loving country.
national flag
Red symbolizes the blood of the martyrs fighting for freedom, yellow symbolizes the victory of the revolution and peace and tranquility, and green symbolizes agriculture and hope.The black letter in the yellow center is the first letter of Rwanda.
Country name:Republic of Rwanda
Chinese abbreviation of country:Rwanda
English name of country:The Republic of Rwanda
State:Africa
the measure of area:26338 square kilometers
Capital:Kigali
English name of capital:Kigali
[Profile and History]
Located in the south of the equator in the middle east of Africa, it is a landlocked country.
In the 16th century, Tutsis established a feudal kingdom.In 1890, it became a "German East Africa Protected Area".In 1922, according to the Treaty of Versailles, it was entrusted to Belgium.On July 1, 1962, it declared independence and established the Republic.
