5000 Francs (Tea Horse Road) 2017 front 5000 Francs (Tea Horse Road) 2017 back
5000 Francs (Tea Horse Road) 2017 photo
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5000 Francs Tea Horse Road

2017 year
Silver (.9999) 153.5 g 80 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
5000 Francs CFA 5000 XAF = USD 8.42
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
153.5 g
Diameter
80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#140115
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Map of South-East Asia with coloured Tea Horse Road and major cities.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORIC TRADE ROUTES
TEA HORSE ROAD
2017
Calcutta
Lhasa
Chengdu
Pu'er

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5000 Francs (Tea Horse Road) 2017 coin from Cameroon is a unique and interesting coin due to its design. The coin features a stunning image of a horse and rider, with the horse depicted in a dynamic pose, as if it is galloping. The design is intricately detailed, with the horse's mane and tail flowing in the wind, and the rider's clothing and accessories also carefully crafted. The coin's design is a nod to the historic Tea Horse Road, a network of trade routes that connected China and Tibet, and the horse is a symbol of strength, endurance, and freedom. The coin's silver content and high relief design make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  500 - - - - - -

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