© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1000 Francs Okapia Johnstoni
1999 year| Silver (.985) | 15 g | 34 mm |
| 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 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two okapis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OKAPIA JOHNSTONI
1999
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs (Okapia Johnstoni) coin from Chad, minted in 1999, features an image of the okapi, a giraffe-like animal that is native to the Congo. The okapi is considered a rare and endangered species, and the coin was issued to raise awareness about the importance of conservation efforts to protect this unique animal.
