1000 Francs CFA Introduction Euro

1000 Francs CFA (Introduction Euro) - obverse1000 Francs CFA (Introduction Euro) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Central African States
Issuing bank Bank of Central African States
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2002
Value 1000 Francs CFA
1000 XAF = USD 1.65
Currency CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 22.2 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
220598
References KM# 24,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 25
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Introduction Euro

Obverse

Giant elen antelope (Taurotragus derbianus - Bovidae)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE
G.B.L.BAZOR
2002

Reverse

Cocoa branches

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAMEROUN.CENTRAFRIQUE.CONGO.GABON.GUINÉE ÉQUATORIALE.TCHAD.
1000 FRANCS

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Heart Serge Levet, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2002-2003)

Comments

This coin is part of a set with 8 coins in proof quality to celebrate the introduction of the Euro and the retention of the Franc in some further colonies or dependencies:
1 1/2 Euro France 2003
200 Francs French Polynesia / New Caledonia
1000 Francs CFA West African States
1000 Francs CFA Central African States
2000 Francs Guinea
250 Francs Djibouti
1000 Francs Comoros
500 Francs Rwanda

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  Heart Photo 500 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1000 Francs CFA (Introduction Euro)
Katz
Auction 46
Lot 548
Internet Archive
31 Jul 2021 UNC USD 108.16
(EUR 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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