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1000 Francs CFA – Cameroon

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: The 1st group as oldest Banknote in the World
Cameroon
Context
Year: 2023
Issuer: Cameroon Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1960)
Currency:
(since 1973)
Total mintage: 300
Material
Weight: 31.5 g
Silver weight: 31.47 g
Thickness: 2 mm
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Standard: Silver ounce
Magnetic: No
Techniques: Coloured, Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
Numista: #417549
Value
Exchange value: 1000 XAF
Bullion value: $90.06

Obverse

Description:
The world's oldest banknote, "JiaoZi," featuring the Cameroon coat of arms and value at lower left.
Inscription:
2023

除四川外

許於諸路

州縣公私

從便主管

並且同見錢

七百七十陌

流轉行使

REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN

1000 FRANCS CFA
Translation:
2023

Except in Sichuan,

permitted in all circuits,

prefectures, and counties, for public and private [use],

to be managed for convenience,

and furthermore, to be equivalent to ready cash

[at a rate of] 770 units [per string],

to circulate and be used.

REPUBLIC OF CAMEROUN

1000 CFA FRANCS
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Languages: French, Chinese

Reverse

Description:
Ancient Chinese "JiaoZi" banknote with historical printing, a dragon motif, and inscriptions noting its name, dynasty, and silver purity.
Inscription:
大宋通行寶鈔

户部 奏准印造

大宋寶鈔宋城通行

使用偽造者斬

告捕者賞銀十貫 天聖元寶



交子 Ag 999 1oz

Song dynasty
Translation:
Great Song Circulating Treasure Note

Ministry of Revenue Authorized by Imperial Decree to Print and Issue

This Great Song Treasure Note Circulates in Song City

Those who counterfeit shall be decapitated

Those who report and capture (counterfeiters) shall be rewarded with ten guan of silver

Tiansheng Yuanbao

Jiaozi Ag 999 1oz

Song dynasty
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Language: Chinese

Edge

Legendary