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1000 Francs Orpheus
2023 year| Silver (.999) (with selective gilding) | 31.10 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (with selective gilding) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Orpheus playing lyre, tiger (Panthera tigris), deer (Cervidae sp.) and birds at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORPHEUS
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs (Orpheus) 2023 coin from Cameroon features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet from Greek mythology, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Cameroonian musical instrument, the "balafon," which is a type of xylophone. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate and preserve cultural traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs (Orpheus) 2023 coin.
