| Obverse description |
The national coat of arms of Burkina Faso occupies the central field, depicting a shield bearing a white five-pointed star on a plain ground, flanked by two rearing horses as supporters, with crossed spears behind the shield and millet stalks at the base. An open book is shown at the lower center, and a scroll beneath the shield bears the national motto in three parts: 'Unité', 'Progrès', and 'Justice'. The upper legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO' arcs along the periphery, with 'BURKINA FASO' inscribed on a banner above the shield, and the denomination '1000 FRANCS CFA' appearing in large raised lettering at the bottom of the field. The coin is struck with an antique finish, giving the surfaces a dark, aged appearance. |
| Reverse description |
An extreme close-up rendition of a crocodile's eye dominates the entire reverse field, rendered in high relief with meticulous naturalistic detail. The iris is inset as a vivid green colored element with a vertical slit pupil, creating a striking three-dimensional effect against the antique-finished silver surface. The surrounding scaly skin texture of the crocodile is sculpted with great relief, conveying the reptile's rough, armored hide in compelling detail. The legend 'CROCODILE EYE' is inscribed in the upper left field, while the fineness mark '1oz AG .999' appears at the lower left, and the date '2016' is placed in the lower exergue. |
