1000 Francs CFA Al Capone

Issuer Central African Republic
Year 2015
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 1000 Francs CFA
Currency CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 31.10 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Rectangular
Technique Milled, Colored
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#24
Obverse description Coat of arms between country name and denomination.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE ZO KWE ZO UNITE DIGNITE TRAVAIL 1000 FRANCS CFA
(Translation: Central African republic All people are people Unity Dignity Work 1000 Francs CFA)
Reverse description The famous colored mug shot of the gangster Al Capone as a classic “Wanted” poster of that time. Together with his two photos is a rim from an actual recycled round that is embedded in the coin.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 20 15 WANTED C H I C A G O ALPHONSE GABRIEL `AL` CAPONE 1899-1947 FEDERAL 38 SPECIAL HISTORY OF PUBLIC ENEMIES
Edge Partially reeded.
Mint
Mintage 2015 - - 1 038
Numisquare ID 8648465200
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