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5000 Francs CFA Congo Silverback Gorilla
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 31.103 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5000 Francs CFA 5000 XAF = USD 8.41 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.103 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coloured image of a Gorilla over a Proof forest background. On top of the reverse, the inscription: “CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA” (the name of the coin); on the bottom, the year of issue (2017) and the weight of the coin (1 OZ 999 SILVER)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA
2017 1 OZ 999 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
The Congo Silverback Gorilla coin is a unique and rare coin that features an image of a silverback gorilla, an endangered species, on its obverse side. The coin was minted in 2017 by the Republic of the Congo to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and protecting wildlife. The coin's design is based on a real-life silverback gorilla named "Makumba," who lived in the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo and the inscription "République du Congo" in French.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Francs CFA (Congo Silverback Gorilla) 2017 coin.
