Obverse © First Coin Company – Reverse © Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
Obverse © First Coin Company – Reverse © Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
10 000 Francs CFA Canonization of John Paul II
2014 year| Silver (.999) | 1000 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1984-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 10 000 Francs CFA 10 000 XOF = USD 17 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1000 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#131599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Paul II right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
27.04.2014
ST. JOHN PAUL II
CANONIZATION
1KG AG .999
Comment
Pope John Paul (1978-2005) was canonized on 27th April 2014, together with Pope John XXIII (1958-1963).The decision to canonize was made official by Pope Francis on 5 July 2013 following the recognition of a miracle attributed to the intercession of John Paul II, while John XXIII was canonized for his merits of opening the Second Vatican Council. The date of the canonization was assigned on 30 September 2013.
The official boxes in which the coins were presented were made of bubinga wood grown under sustainable conditions.
Interesting fact
The 10,000 Francs CFA coin (Canonization of John Paul II) 2014 from Burkina Faso is a unique and rare coin that features an image of Pope John Paul II on one side and the coat of arms of Burkina Faso on the other. It was minted to commemorate the canonization of Pope John Paul II and has a limited mintage of only 500 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Francs CFA (Canonization of John Paul II) 2014 coin.
