1000 Francos CFA (Rolf Knie) 1996 front 1000 Francos CFA (Rolf Knie) 1996 back
1000 Francos CFA (Rolf Knie) 1996 photo
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1000 Francos CFA Rolf Knie

1996 year
Copper-nickel 28.3 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Equatorial Guinea
Period
Republic (1968-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1000 Francos CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1984-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.3 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188047
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PINTORES FAMOSOS DEL MUNDO
ROLF KNIE
HELVETIA 80

Translation:
Famous Places of the World
Rolf Knie
Switzerland 80

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Francos CFA (Rolf Knie) 1996 coin from Equatorial Guinea is that it features a unique design by the artist Rolf Knie, which depicts a stylized portrait of a woman from the country's indigenous population. The coin's design is notable for its blend of traditional African motifs and modern artistic techniques, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.