1000 Francs CFA (Coelodonta - Mother) 2016 front 1000 Francs CFA (Coelodonta - Mother) 2016 back
1000 Francs CFA (Coelodonta - Mother) 2016 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Coelodonta - Mother

2016 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Burkina Faso
Period
Republic (1984-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
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#131603
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts the Woolly Rhinoceros in all its glory, one of the few species that survived the last glacial period. On the right of the reverse, the inscriptions: "COELODONTA" – the scientific name of the animal, "2016" – the issue year and "1 OZ AG.999" – the weight of the coin and the fineness of Silver.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COELODONTA 2016
1 OZ AG.999

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