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1000 Francs CFA – Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Syracusia

Context

Year: 2015

Issuer: Republic of the Congo

Period:

Republic

(since 1992)

Currency:

CFA franc

(since 1973)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #173

Numista: #136326

Value

Exchange value: 1000 XAF

Bullion value: $58.05

Obverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO

1000 FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF CONGO

1000 FRANCS CFA

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Syracusia was an ancient, massive cargo ship built for Hiero II of Syracuse.

Inscription:

SYRACUSIA - 240 B.C.

2015

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2015	—	5,000

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1000 Francs CFA

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