1000 Francs CFA 10th Anniversary of Independence

Features

Issuer	Central African Republic
Period	Republic (1960-1976)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1970
Value	1000 Francs CFA
Currency	CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	3.50 g
Diameter	18 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Number	N# 92370 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 1, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 1 Gerhard Schön; 2018. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (46. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

10th Anniversary of Independence

Obverse

Bust of President Jean Bedel Bokassa facing

Lettering:
Republique Centrafricain
10ᵉ anniversaire de l'independance
1960 1970
Jean Bedel Bokassa
Unite Travail
Dignite

Translation:
Central African Republic
10th anniversary of independence
1960 1970
Jean Bedel Bokassa
Unity Dignity Work

Reverse

Coat of arms, denomination below.

Lettering:
Zo Kwe Zo
Unite Dignite Travail
Francs 1000 Francs NI

Translation:
All people are people
Unity Dignity Work

Edge

Reeded

Comments

With privy mark, under "Unite":

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With privy mark, left of "Francs":

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Without privy mark:

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Date	Mintage	UNC
Undetermined
1970			With privy mark, left of "Francs", Proof
1970	4 000	$ 213	With privy mark, under "Unite", Proof
1970			Without privy mark, Proof

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Bullion value: USD 180.99 Search tips

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction 116 Lot 1037	Jun 2, 2020	1970 – With privy mark, under "Unite", Proof	UNC	USD 240.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231844 Lot #61157	Nov 1, 2018	1970 – With privy mark, under "Unite", Proof	UNC (NGC PF65 Ultra Cameo)	USD 228.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Lot #62034	May 15, 2014	1970 – With privy mark, under "Unite", Proof	UNC (NGC PF66 Ultra Cameo)	USD 246.75 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Lot #60079	Feb 21, 2013	1970 – With privy mark, under "Unite", Proof	UNC (NGC PF66 Ultra Cameo)	USD 305.50 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Lot #63042	Feb 7, 2013	1970 – With privy mark, under "Unite", Proof	UNC (NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo)	USD 353.68 (incl. buyer's premium)
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