1000 Francs Hippopotamus
2002 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Chad |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIPPOPOTAMUS AMPHIBIUS
2002
FAUNE AFRICAINE
Translation:
Hippopotamus amphibius
2002
African Wildlife
Interesting fact
The 2002 Chad 1000 Francs Hippopotamus silver coin features a unique design that showcases the hippopotamus, a large semiaquatic mammal native to Africa, in a natural habitat setting. The coin's design is so detailed that you can even see the hippopotamus's nostrils and the texture of its skin. This attention to detail makes the coin a standout among other coins featuring animals.
