1000 Francs CFA (Glyptodon) 2017 front 1000 Francs CFA (Glyptodon) 2017 back
1000 Francs CFA (Glyptodon) 2017 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Glyptodon

2017 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Burkina Faso
Period
Republic (1984-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
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#132377
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts the Glyptodon in all its glory, a species that had a very resistant shell, just like today's turtles. On the left of the reverse, the inscriptions: "GLYPTODON" – the technical name of the animal, "2017" – the issue year and "1 OZ AG.999" – the weight of the coin and the fineness of Silver.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLYPTODON 2017
1OZ AG.999

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