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5000 Francs CFA Congo Silverback Gorilla - Colorized
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 31.103 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Congo Silverback Gorilla
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA
2016 1 OZ 999 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
The Congo Silverback Gorilla coin is a unique and rare coin that features a colorized image of a silverback gorilla, an endangered species found in the Republic of the Congo. The coin's design is based on a photograph taken by wildlife photographer, Steve McCurry, who is known for his iconic photograph of the Afghan girl with green eyes. The coin's colorization process involves the application of a special technique that uses a thin layer of color to bring out the details and depth of the image, giving it a lifelike quality. This process makes each coin unique and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 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 - Colorized) 2016 coin.
