1000 Francs CFA (Introduction Euro) 2002 front 1000 Francs CFA (Introduction Euro) 2002 back
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1000 Francs CFA Introduction Euro

2002 year
Silver (.900) 22.2 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Central African States
Issuing bank
Bank of Central African States
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.2 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#220598
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cocoa branches

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAMEROUN.CENTRAFRIQUE.CONGO.GABON.GUINÉE ÉQUATORIALE.TCHAD.
1000 FRANCS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin is part of a set with 8 coins in proof quality to celebrate the introduction of the Euro and the retention of the Franc in some further colonies or dependencies:
1 1/2 Euro France 2003
200 Francs French Polynesia / New Caledonia
1000 Francs CFA West African States
1000 Francs CFA Central African States
2000 Francs Guinea
250 Francs Djibouti
1000 Francs Comoros
500 Francs Rwanda

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the introduction of the Euro currency in the Central African States, which includes Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. The coin's design features the map of the Central African States, along with the words "Introduction Euro" and the year 2002. It's a unique and collectible coin that highlights the economic integration and cooperation among these countries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  500 - - - - - -

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