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1000 Francs CFA Flora
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
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| Obverse description | A seated female figure, rendered in classical allegorical style, is depicted in the central field holding a tablet or writing board. The figure is positioned facing slightly to the right with draped robes. The upper legend reads REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO, with the date 19 97 flanking the figure and the denomination 1000 FRANCS inscribed along the lower portion of the field. The design is presented within the rectangular planchet in a high-relief proof finish. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylized decorative composition centered on a large fan palm frond dominating the field, flanked by additional tropical palm trees rendered in an Art Deco-inspired engraving style. The motif is presented in high relief against a smooth background. The legend FLORE is inscribed prominently, identifying the botanical and allegorical theme of the series. The overall design conveys a lush tropical flora theme consistent with the coin's series concept. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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