1000 Francs CFA (FIFA World Cup 1998) 1997 front 1000 Francs CFA (FIFA World Cup 1998) 1997 back
1000 Francs CFA (FIFA World Cup 1998) 1997 photo
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1000 Francs CFA FIFA World Cup

1997 year
Silver (.999) 15 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106807
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Football motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XVI COUPE
MONDIALE
1997

Translation: World Cup

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs CFA (FIFA World Cup 1998) 1997 coin from Republic of the Congo is a unique collector's item for soccer fans and coin collectors alike, as it features the official logo of the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France, along with the Republic of the Congo's coat of arms on the reverse side.