© African Coins
© African Coins
100 Francs CFA Canonisation of Mother Teresa
2016 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 100 Francs CFA 100 XOF = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mother Teresa and Pope motif
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANONISATION MMXVI
MATER TERESIA
½ G .999 FINE GOLD 2016
Translation:
Canonisation
Mother Teresa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Francs CFA coin (Canonisation of Mother Teresa) 2016 from Ivory Coast is a unique coin as it is made of gold (.999) and weighs 0.5 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item or a symbol of appreciation. The coin was issued to commemorate the canonization of Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized. The coin's design features an image of Mother Teresa on one side and the Ivory Coast coat of arms on the other. It is a rare and valuable coin that is sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics.
