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1000 Francs CFA – Burkina Faso

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The holy Crocodile - Le Crocodile Sacre

Burkina Faso

Context

Year: 2016

Issuer: Burkina Faso

Period:

Republic

(since 1984)

Currency:

CFA franc

(since 1960)

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #89

Numista: #90626

Value

Exchange value: 1000 XOF

Bullion value: $89.99

Obverse

Description:

A shield flanked by stallions, topped by a banner and flanked by two spears.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO

BURKINA FASO

Unité Progrès Justice

1000

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BURKINA FASO

BURKINA FASO

Unity Progress Justice

1000

CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Crocodile.

Inscription:

LE CROCODILE SACRÉ

2016

1 OZ AG .999

Translation:

The Sacred Crocodile

2016

1 OZ AG .999

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
MCI Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2016	—	3,000	Prooflike

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1000 Francs CFA

2016