Rwanda, in east-central Africa, is surrounded by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. It is slightly smaller than Maryland. Steep mountains and deep valleys cover most of the country. ENJOY!!

Languages: French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili
Religions: Animist, Roman Catholic
Status: UN Country 1962

Today's selection is a 1988 issue Rwandan 1,000 Franc printed by Giesecke & Devrient. This note has a book value of $30.00 in UNC condition and the current exchange rate is:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
1,000 Rwandan Franc = 1.80291 US Dollar

(Front) Two Watusi Warriors at right. (Back) 2 Gorillas at left Canoe on a lake at right.

To hear a sampling of Rwandan music and see dancing in Watusi Costumes (towards the end of the clip) click the link below. Catchy Little Swahili Tune! (4 min clip) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zk5JmRabaY&feature=related