1000 Francs Guinéens (Pius XI) 2017 front 1000 Francs Guinéens (Pius XI) 2017 back
1000 Francs Guinéens (Pius XI) 2017 photo
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1000 Francs Guinéens Pius XI

2017 year
Gold (.999) 0.5 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Guinea
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
1000 Francs Guinéens 1000 GNF = USD 0.12
Currency
New franc (1985-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
11 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#131710
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pope Pius XI

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Pie XI.
2017
1/100 OZ .999 FINE GOLD

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Francs Guinéens (Pius XI) 2017 coin from Guinea is that it features an image of Pope Pius XI on the obverse side, which is unusual for a coin from a predominantly Muslim country like Guinea. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Pope's birth, highlighting the country's religious diversity and its willingness to recognize and honor important religious figures from different faiths.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  5000 - - - - - -

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