Rwanda 1965 100 francs

Goldberg sale 70, lot 3814

photo courtesy Goldberg Coins & Collectibles

This specimen was part of lot 3814 in Goldberg sale 70 (Los Angeles, September 2012), where it sold for $1,495. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Rwanda. 100 Francs, 1961 (1965). President Gregoire Kayibanda. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo." This rare coin, which was issued with gold ten, twenty-five and fifty francs, barely made its bullion value in the auction.

Recorded mintage: 3,000 proofs.

Specification: 30 g, .917 fine gold, .868 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-1; KM-4.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 70: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2012.

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