1000 Francs CFA (Alexander Selkirk) 2014 front 1000 Francs CFA (Alexander Selkirk) 2014 back
1000 Francs CFA (Alexander Selkirk) 2014 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Alexander Selkirk

2014 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Burkina Faso
Period
Republic (1984-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (1960-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#137498
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Alexander Selkirk holding a musket with a seal and a parrot around him. There is a ship in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Alexander Selkirk
Le Monde en Aventures

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs CFA (Alexander Selkirk) 2014 coin from Burkina Faso is a unique piece that features a portrait of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was marooned on a deserted island for four years and four months in the early 18th century. The coin's design highlights Selkirk's adventurous spirit and his ability to survive against all odds, making it a fascinating collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  350 - - - - - -

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