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1000 Francs CFA – Central African Republic

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Independence

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Central African Republic

Period:

(since 1979)

Currency:

(1961—1973)

Material

Diameter: 18 mm

Weight: 3.5 g

Gold weight: 3.15 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #1

Numista: #92370

Value

Exchange value: 1000 FCFA

Bullion value: $495.38

Obverse

Inscription:

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 Work

Dignity

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Inscription:

Zo Kwe Zo

Unite Dignite Travail

Francs 1000 Francs NI

Translation:

All People are People

Unity Dignity Work

Francs 1000 Francs NI

Script: Latin

Languages: Ngbaka, French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	—	Proof

✨ Legendary