1000 Francs (Karol Wojtyła) 2016 front 1000 Francs (Karol Wojtyła) 2016 back
1000 Francs (Karol Wojtyła) 2016 photo
© Mint of Poland

1000 Francs Karol Wojtyła

2016 year
Silver (.999) 28.34 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
28.34 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#107805
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Left facing bust of Karol Wojtyła at right, Virgin Mary with coloured halo standing at left within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
01.11.1946 - 01.11.2016
70. ROCZNICA ŚWIECEŃ KAPŁAŃSKICH KAROLA WOJTYŁY
Fecit mihit magna

Translation: 70th Anniversary of the priestly ordination of Karol Wojtyła. He has done great things.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs (Karol Wojtyła) 2016 coin from Cameroon is a non-circulating coin made of silver (.999) and weighs 28.34 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pope John Paul II, who was also known as Karol Wojtyła, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Cameroon. This coin was issued in 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 mw 500 - - - - - -

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