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Rwanda Banknotes Catalog

The history of Rwanda's banknotes reflects the country's economic and political evolution. Since its independence in 1962, Rwanda has undergone significant changes in its currency, moving from the colonial Rwandan franc to its own monetary system.

Current banknotes in circulation

Rwanda currently uses the Rwandan franc (RWF) as its official currency. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 francs. These banknotes, introduced in 2019, feature modern designs that highlight the country's culture and wildlife, such as the mountain gorilla on the 5000 franc bill. The current series features advanced security measures and durability.

Historical banknotes and milestones in Rwandan banknote production

Rwanda' s first own banknotes were issued in 1964, shortly after independence. Over the years, the country has had several series of banknotes, reflecting different stages of its history. An important milestone was the introduction of bilingual banknotes in Kinyarwanda and French in the 1970s. Another significant moment occurred in 1995, when a new series of banknotes was issued following the 1994 genocide, symbolizing a new beginning for the nation. In 2013, Rwanda took a step towards modernization with the introduction of polymer banknotes, improving the durability and security of its currency.

Country Rwanda
Flag
Coin Rwandan franc (RWF) (RWF)
1€ 1.461,94Fr
Continent Africa
Capital city Kigali
ISO2 RW
ISO3 RWA
Catalogued banknotes 64

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Valuable banknotes

The most valuable Rwanda banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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20 Francs

P#1 FO#8992
Year / Series

50 Francs

P#2 FO#8993
Year / Series

100 Francs

P#3 FO#8994
Year / Series

500 Francs

P#4 FO#8995
Year / Series

1000 Francs

P#5 FO#8996
Year / Series

20 Francs

P#6 FO#8959
Year / Series 1964-1976

50 Francs

P#7 FO#8960
Year / Series 1964-1976

100 Francs

P#8 FO#8961
Year / Series 1964-1976

500 Francs

P#9 FO#8965
Year / Series 1964-1976

1000 Francs

P#10 FO#8974
Year / Series 1964-1976

500 Francs

P#11 FO#8966
Year / Series 1974

100 Francs

P#12 FO#8962
Year / Series 1978

500 Francs

P#13 FO#8967
Year / Series 1978

1000 Francs

P#14 FO#8975
Year / Series 1978

5000 Francs

P#15 FO#8985
Year / Series 1978

500 Francs

P#16 FO#8968
Year / Series 1981

1000 Francs

P#17 FO#8976
Year / Series 1981

100 Francs

P#18 FO#8963
Year / Series 1982

100 Francs

P#19 FO#8964
Year / Series 1989

1000 Francs

P#21 FO#8977
Year / Series 1988