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5000 Francs CFA Nicolaus Copernicus
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 283.4 g | 75.50 mm |
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1984-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5000 Francs CFA 5000 XOF = USD 8.42 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 283.4 g |
| Diameter | 75.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin depicts Nicolaus Copernicus, the godfather of Heliocentrism, revealing his theory on the background. The coin has amazing meteorite inserts from the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Vesta and Moldavite tectite from Earth. On the bottom of the reverse, the inscriptions: "THE HELIOCENTRIC THEORY" – the name of the coin, "10 OZ AG999" – the weight and the fineness of Silver and "2016" – the issue year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HELIOCENTRIC THEORY
10 OZ AG999
2016
Interesting fact
The Nicolaus Copernicus 5000 Francs CFA coin from Burkina Faso, issued in 2016, features an image of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus on its obverse side. Copernicus is best known for his heliocentric model of the solar system, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system, rather than the Earth. This theory was groundbreaking at the time and laid the foundation for modern astronomy. The coin's design serves as a tribute to Copernicus' contributions to science and his impact on our understanding of the universe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Francs CFA (Nicolaus Copernicus) 2016 coin.
