© Jürgen Schumacher Collection
© Jürgen Schumacher Collection
1000 Francs CFA Al Capone
2015 year| Silver (.999) | 31.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Size | 38 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The famous colored mug shot of the gangster Al Capone as a classic “Wanted” poster of that time. Together with his two photos is a rim from an actual recycled round that is embedded in the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
15
WANTED
C
H
I
C
A
G
O
ALPHONSE GABRIEL "AL" CAPONE
1899-1947
FEDERAL
38 SPECIAL
HISTORY OF
PUBLIC ENEMIES
Edge
Partially reeded.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Al Capone, a notorious American gangster, on one side, and the Central African Republic's coat of arms on the other. This is unusual because Al Capone had no direct connection to the Central African Republic, and it is rare for a coin to feature a historical figure from a different country. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production adds to its value and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs CFA (Al Capone) 2015 coin.
