© African Coins
© African Coins
1000 Francs CFA Canonisation of Mother Teresa
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.67 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mother Teresa and Pope motif
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANONISATION MMXVI
MATER TERESIA
1 OZ - AG .999 2016
Translation:
Canonisation
Mother Teresa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs CFA coin (Canonisation of Mother Teresa) 2016 from Ivory Coast is a unique piece of numismatic history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the canonization of Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized. The coin's design features an image of Mother Teresa on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Ivory Coast's national emblem. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of Mother Teresa alike.
