© PCGS
© PCGS
1500 Francs CFA The Sacred Crocodile
2013 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1984-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA 1500 XOF = USD 2.53 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#427900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crocodile head facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LE CROCODILE SACRÉ
2013
Translation: The Scared Crocodile
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sacred crocodiles of Sabou are friendly animals. According to legend, once a village chief of Sabou was preserved by a crocodile of death.
In faith of the people of Sabou crocodiles embody the souls of their ancestors and are therefore sacred.
For little money you can let them feed it to a live chicken, while photographing the wide-open time. Who is brave enough, may sit on a crocodile. A spectacular certainly souvenir photo!
Interesting fact
The 1500 Francs CFA (The Sacred Crocodile) 2013 gold coin from Burkina Faso features an image of a crocodile, which is considered a sacred animal in many African cultures. In some West African countries, including Burkina Faso, crocodiles are associated with strength, fertility, and prosperity. The coin's design is meant to celebrate and honor these cultural beliefs and values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Francs CFA (The Sacred Crocodile) 2013 coin.
