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

2017 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 44 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
44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#131602
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features an incredible real Mosasaurus tooth over a spectacular background that looks like an archaeological excavation. On the top of the reverse, the inscription: "WORLD OF EVOLUTION" – the name of the series. On the bottom of the reverse, the inscriptions: "MOSASAURIDAE" – the name of the coin and "2017" – the year of issue. On the right side, the inscription: "1OZ AG 0.999" – the weight of the coin and the fineness of Silver.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WORLD OF EVOLUTION
1 OZ AG 0.999
MOSASAURIDAE 2017

Edge

Reeded

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