1000 Gourdes (Dr. François Duvalier) 1967-1970 front 1000 Gourdes (Dr. François Duvalier) 1967-1970 back
1000 Gourdes (Dr. François Duvalier) 1967-1970 photo
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1000 Gourdes Dr. François Duvalier

 
Gold (.900) (Copper and Silver .100) 197.48 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
Haiti › Haiti (1804-date)
Period
Second Republic (1957-1986)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1967-1970
Value
1000 Gourdes (1000&nbspHTG)
Currency
Third gourde (1872-date)
Composition
Gold (.900) (Copper and Silver .100)
Weight
197.48 g
Diameter
60 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86842
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
900 360 IC
1000
GOURDES
1967

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Gourdes (Dr. François Duvalier) coin from Haiti is that it features the image of Dr. François Duvalier, also known as "Papa Doc," who was the President of Haiti from 1957 until his death in 1971. He was known for his authoritarian rule and his efforts to modernize and develop Haiti's infrastructure and economy. The coin was issued during his presidency and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1967 IC 2950 - - - - - -
1969 IC - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Gourdes (Dr. François Duvalier) 1967-1970 coin.