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© World Coin Gallery
1500 Francs CFA African Unity
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 93 g | 55 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA 1500 XOF = USD 2.50 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 93 g |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
African Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA UNITED
3oz .999 Ag 2017
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Comes with Mint Capsule, Thematic Presentation Box, CertificateInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents African unity and solidarity. The obverse side of the coin depicts a map of Africa, surrounded by the words "Union des Etats d'Afrique" (Unity of African States) in French, and the reverse side features a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana and a prominent pan-Africanist leader. This coin was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the African Unity movement, which aimed to promote economic, political, and social integration among African countries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Francs CFA (African Unity) 2017 coin.
