1000 Francs CFA (2008 Summer Olympic Games) 2007 front 1000 Francs CFA (2008 Summer Olympic Games) 2007 back
1000 Francs CFA (2008 Summer Olympic Games) 2007 photo
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler

1000 Francs CFA 2008 Summer Olympic Games

2007 year
Silver (.999) 20 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138648
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Olympic motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JEUX
OLYMPIQUES 2008
2007

Translation: Olympic Games

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Republic of the Congo. The coin's obverse side features an image of a traditional Congolese mask, while the reverse side depicts a stylized representation of the Olympic rings and the year 2008 in Roman numerals. This coin is a beautiful representation of the country's cultural identity and its connection to the global community through the Olympic Games.