1000 Francs (Hippopotamus) 1999 front 1000 Francs (Hippopotamus) 1999 back
1000 Francs (Hippopotamus) 1999 photo
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1000 Francs Hippopotamus

1999 year
Silver (.985) 15.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Chad
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.985)
Weight
15.55 g
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89960
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hippopotamus in the water.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: HIPPOPOTAMUS

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin is part of a series of 6 different rectangular coins from Benin, Chad, Congo, Somalia, Togo and Western Sahara. The 6 individual coins make together a beautiful set.

Interesting fact

The 1999 Chad 1000 Francs Hippopotamus silver coin features a unique design, showcasing a hippopotamus standing in a river, surrounded by lush vegetation. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Chad, while the reverse side features the hippopotamus design. This coin is a non-circulating legal tender, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. It is made of .985 silver and weighs 15.55 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  1999 - - - - - -

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