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100 Francs CFA The Sistine Chapel
| Uitgever | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 2016 |
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| Gewicht | 27 g |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | The obverse features the national coat of arms of Burkina Faso rendered in high relief at center, depicting two rearing stallions flanking a shield charged with a five-pointed star, with crossed spears behind the shield and an open book below. The motto ribbon at the base bears the legend 'Unité Progrès Justice' in three sections. Surrounding the central device, the legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO' arcs along the lower portion of the circular field. The denomination '100 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed in bold relief across each arm of the cross-shaped flan, repeated on all four arms. The coin exhibits an antique silver finish throughout. |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The reverse presents a full-color reproduction of Michelangelo's celebrated fresco 'The Creation of Adam' from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, occupying the majority of the cross-shaped flan. The composition faithfully renders the reclining figure of Adam on the left extending his left hand toward the outstretched right hand of God the Father on the right, surrounded by angels within a mantle. The colorization technique applies vivid polychrome tones contrasting with the antique silver finish of the raised inscriptions. The legend 'THE SISTINE CHAPEL' is inscribed in raised letters across the upper field, while 'THE CREATION OF ADAM' appears in raised letters along the lower field. The cross-shaped format of the flan complements the religious and artistic subject matter of the design. |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Burkina Faso has no historical or cultural connection to the Sistine Chapel. The coin exists purely as a numismatic souvenir product, issued under a licensing arrangement that allows private minting companies — typically European firms — to use a developing nation's issuing authority to produce collectibles for the international market. Burkina Faso itself sees a small flat fee; the profit margin sits entirely with the distributor.
These arrangements became increasingly common after 2000, with Pacific island and West African nations among the most frequently used issuing jurisdictions.