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1000 Francs CFA Gerenuk
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Size | 42 × 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#365539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Gerenuks
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LITOCRANIUS
WALLERI
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is part of a series of 6 different rectangular coins from Benin, Chad, Congo, Somalia, Togo and Western Sahara. The 6 individual coins make together a beautiful set.Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs CFA (Gerenuk) 1999 silver coin from the Republic of the Congo has a unique design, featuring the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope found in the savannas of Africa. The coin's design showcases the gerenuk in a natural habitat, with a tree in the background, adding to its appeal as a collectible item.
