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1000 Francs CFA Thomas W. Lawson
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Thomas W. Lawson
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THOMAS W. LAWSON
2001
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs CFA coin (Thomas W. Lawson) 2001 from Republic of the Congo is a unique coin that features a portrait of Thomas W. Lawson, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, on one side and the map of the Republic of the Congo on the other. It's made of silver (.999) and weighs 15 grams. This coin was minted in 2001 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as a regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. It's a rare and valuable coin that is sought after by collectors and numismatists.
