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© African Coins
100 Francs CFA The Pope in Thailand
2011 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 100 Francs CFA 100 XOF = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pope John Paul II in Thailand; colourised
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉCONCILIATION DES RELIGIONS
1920-2005
LE PAPE EN
THAÏLANDE
1984
2011 PAPE JOHN PAUL II
Translation:
Reconciliation of Religions
Thailand
Pope John Paul II
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Francs CFA (The Pope in Thailand) 2011 coin from Ivory Coast features an error in the design, where the Pope's face is depicted with an abnormally large nose. This mistake has led to the coin being nicknamed the "Big Nose Pope" among collectors, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
