1000 Francs CFA (Loch Ness) 2017 front 1000 Francs CFA (Loch Ness) 2017 back
1000 Francs CFA (Loch Ness) 2017 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Loch Ness

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#131866
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features a beautiful design of the Loch Ness Monster over a background of the Scottish lake. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: "LOCH NESS MONSTER" – the name of the coin, "2017" – the year of issue and "1OZ AG.999" – the weight of the coin and the fineness of the Silver.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LOCH NESS MONSTER
2017 1OZ AG.999

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Francs CFA (Loch Ness) 2017 coin from Burkina Faso is that it features a unique design depicting the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie." The coin's obverse side shows the iconic creature rising out of the waters of Loch Ness, surrounded by a scenic backdrop of mountains and trees. This design was created by the artist, Joel Anderson, and it's a fascinating addition to the coin's numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  350 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs CFA (Loch Ness) 2017 coin.