1000 Francs CFA (Megaptera Novaengliae) 2009 front 1000 Francs CFA (Megaptera Novaengliae) 2009 back
1000 Francs CFA (Megaptera Novaengliae) 2009 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Megaptera Novaengliae

2009 year
Silver (.925) 31.10 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.10 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138755
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Megaptera Novaengliae

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LE MONDE ANIMAL EN PERIL
2009
MEGAPTERA NOVAENGLIAE

Translation: The Animal World Imperiled

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Megaptera Novaengliae, also known as the humpback whale, is a species of baleen whale that is depicted on the obverse side of this coin. Humpback whales are known for their distinctive songs, which can be heard for miles, and are believed to be used for communication and mating.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  5000 - - - - - -

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