© Central Forum of Numismatists of the USSR
© Central Forum of Numismatists of the USSR
1000 Francs Guinéens Eagle Owl
2018 year| Gold (.9999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 1000 Francs Guinéens 1000 GNF = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | New franc (1985-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle Owl
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.UHU.
2018
½ G .9999 FINEST GOLD
Translation: Eagle owl
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs Guinéens (Eagle Owl) 2018 coin from Guinea is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual weight. It weighs only 0.5 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in the world. This is significant because most coins are made to have a specific weight and diameter to ensure they can be easily handled and used in circulation. The fact that this coin is made of gold (.9999) and still weighs so little is a testament to the advanced minting techniques used in its production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs Guinéens (Eagle Owl) 2018 coin.
