1000 Francs CFA (The Bible) 2015 front 1000 Francs CFA (The Bible) 2015 back
1000 Francs CFA (The Bible) 2015 photo
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1000 Francs CFA The Bible

2015 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Burkina Faso
Period
Republic (1984-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
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#137479
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts an image of Moses with the Ten Commandments. In the left side, the text on the Proof coin shows the relevant passage from the Bible. In the center of the coin, the Nano-Chip is a gorgeous masterpiece and contains the complete text of the Holy Bible, the Old and the New Testament. In the top of the coin, the inscription: "The Bible" - the name of the coin. In the bottom, the issue year: "2015".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE BIBLE


AND THE
HE HARTH WAS
RM, AND
AND DARK-
AS UPON THE
E OF THE DEEP
ND THE SPIRIT
GOD MOVED UPON THE
ACE OF THE WATERS, AND
GOD SAID, LET
THERE BE LIGHT
AND THERE WAS
LIGHT. AND GOD
SAW THE LIGHT, THAT IT
WAS GOOD: AND GOD DIVI-
OED THE LIGHT FROM THE
NESS. AND GOD CALLED
(T)HE LIGHT DAY, AND THE
SS HE CALLED NIGHT.
EVENING AND THE
VERE THE FIRST
SAID, LET
2015

Comment

This 1 Oz coin has an attractive insert, a Nano Chip in the center of the coin that contains the complete text of the Holy Bible, the Old and the New Testament.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs CFA (The Bible) 2015 coin from Burkina Faso is a unique coin that features a biblical scene on one side and the coat of arms of Burkina Faso on the other. The coin's design was created by the artist, F. P. H. L. Sluse, and it showcases a beautiful combination of traditional African art and biblical symbolism. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and biblical scholars alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  999 - - - - - -

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