1000 Francs (Unicorn I) 2012 front 1000 Francs (Unicorn I) 2012 back
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1000 Francs Unicorn I

2012 year
Silver (.999) 20.00 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
1000 Francs CFA 1000 XAF = USD 1.68
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20.00 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106720
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seated unicorn facing left, opal insert at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNICORN
2012

Edge

Reeded

Comment

First coin of the Unicorn series. See https://www.powercoin.it/en/africa/1343-unicorn-series-opal-gemstone-silver-coin-1000-francs-cameroon-2013.html for 2013 and https://www.powercoin.it/en/africa/1715-unicorn-series-opal-gemstone-silver-coin-1000-francs-cameroon-2015.html fot 2015.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs (Unicorn I) 2012 coin from Cameroon has a unique design featuring a unicorn, which is a mythical creature known for its horn and horse-like appearance. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. It is made of silver with a purity of .999 and weighs 20 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  888 - - - - - -

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