1000 Francs CFA (James Cook) 2003 front 1000 Francs CFA (James Cook) 2003 back
1000 Francs CFA (James Cook) 2003 photo
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1000 Francs CFA James Cook

2003 year
Silver (.999) 20 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32450
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

James Cook

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMES COOK . ENDEAVOUR
2003

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Francs CFA (James Cook) 2003 coin from the Republic of the Congo is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who is known for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean and his contributions to the field of navigation and cartography. The coin's design includes an image of Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, as well as a map of the Pacific Ocean and several other navigational instruments. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, maritime history, or the exploration of the Pacific Ocean.