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1000 Francs Cross-River gorilla
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 31.11 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.11 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross-River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) head facing front-right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CROSS-RIVER GORILLA
2012
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Listed in Krause as 2014.Interesting fact
The 2012 1000 Francs (Cross-River gorilla) coin from Cameroon is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite this, it is still considered a legal tender in Cameroon.