1000 Francs CFA – Republic of the Congo
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: S.S. Europa
Context
Year: 1999
Issuer: Republic of the Congo
Period:
(since 1992)
Currency:
(since 1973)
Total mintage: 2,500
Material
Weight: 20 g
Silver weight: 19.98 g
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
flip
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard65
Numista: #106808
Value
Exchange value: 1000 XAF
Bullion value: $60.22
Obverse
Reverse
Description:
S.S. Europa, a German ocean liner launched in 1928, was famous for its speed and Blue Riband record. After WWII, it was seized by the U.S., renamed the S.S. United States, and completely rebuilt into a new, record-breaking ship.
Inscription:
EUROPA
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
✨ Legendary