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1000 Francs CFA 10th Anniversary of Independence
| Issuer | Central African Republic |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs CFA (1000 FCFA) |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed right-facing effigy of President Jean-Bédel Bokassa occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with finely detailed surface texture. The upper legend arcing around the portrait reads 'REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE' followed by '10e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE' with the dates '1960' and '1970' flanking the bust. The lower field bears the name 'JEAN BEDEL BOKASSA' centrally, flanked to the left by 'UNITE' and to the right by 'TRAVAIL', with 'DIGNITE' inscribed along the lower rim. Decorative dot-and-hand motifs adorn the inner border at left and right. |
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| Obverse lettering | Republique Centrafricaine 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) |
| Reverse description | The Central African Republic coat of arms dominates the central field, depicting a quartered shield supported by two national flags draped outward on either side, with a rising sun above the shield and a star-shaped order of merit below. The Sango motto 'ZO KWE ZO' arcs across the upper field above the flags. Below the arms, the motto 'UNITE DIGNITE TRAVAIL' is inscribed in three words flanking a central ornament, and the denomination 'FRANCS 1000 FRANCS' curves along the lower rim. A mint privy mark appears to the right of 'FRANCS' near the rim. |
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