1000 Francs CFA (2000 Summer Olympic Games) 1997-1998 front 1000 Francs CFA (2000 Summer Olympic Games) 1997-1998 back
1000 Francs CFA (2000 Summer Olympic Games) 1997-1998 photo
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1000 Francs CFA 2000 Summer Olympic Games

 
Silver (.999) 20 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1997-1998
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106804
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Boxing motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXVII OLYMPIADE . SYDNEY 2000
1998

Translation: 27th Olympiad

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, which were held in Sydney, Australia. The coin features an image of the Olympic rings on one side and the Republic of the Congo's coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  500 - - - - - -
1998  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs CFA (2000 Summer Olympic Games) 1997-1998 coin.