1000 Francs CFA Al Capone

Issuer	Central African Republic
Year	2015
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Obverse description	The national coat of arms of the Central African Republic is prominently displayed in the center of the rectangular field, flanked on either side by crossed national flags. The shield features four quartered heraldic elements including a human figure, a tree, a star, and an elephant's head, surmounted by a rising sun and topped by a banner bearing the national motto. An Order of Merit cross appears on a scroll below the shield. The country name RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE is inscribed as a legend across the upper field, while the denomination 1000 FRANCS CFA appears along the lower field.
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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 reverse features a colorized reproduction of the iconic 1931 FBI mugshot of American gangster Alphonse Gabriel 'Al' Capone, presented in the style of a period 'Wanted' poster, with front-facing and profile portrait views displayed side by side. An actual recycled .38 Special cartridge rim is embedded within the coin as a distinctive numismatic novelty element. Surrounding legends identify the subject by full name, birth and death years, and associate him with Chicago and the series theme of public enemies. The design employs full-color printing on the silver field to enhance the photographic imagery.
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