Rwanda 2017 – African Wildlife Series: Hippopotamus – 1 oz Silver – Ag .999 This 1 oz silver coin from Rwanda (2017) is part of the African Wildlife Series, produced by BH Mayer’s Mint in Germany for the National Bank of Rwanda. The series is recognised for its annually changing designs depicting African animals; the 2017 issue features the hippopotamus. Details: — Country: Rwanda — Year: 2017 — Theme: African Wildlife – Hippopotamus — Metal: Silver (Ag .999) — Weight: 1 oz (31.1 g) — Face value: 50 RWF — Diameter: approx. 40 mm — Mint: BH Mayer’s Mint (Germany) Description: The reverse presents a stylised image of a hippopotamus in the characteristic geometric and textured design of the African Wildlife Series, set against the outline of the African continent. The obverse features the coat of arms of Rwanda along with inscriptions indicating denomination, issuing authority, silver purity, and year of issue. Condition Note: This is a collector coin made of fine silver. Please note that small contact marks, minor surface lines, micro-scratches, or light natural toning may appear due to the minting, packaging, or storage process. These characteristics are typical for coins of this series, often visible even on pieces supplied directly from the mint, and do not affect their authenticity or collectible value.