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1000 Francs CFA Gorilla with Baby
| Issuer | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national coat of arms of the Republic of Congo at center, depicting a shield supported by two elephants, with a wavy band and foliage below. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO' arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering, while the denomination '1000 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed along the lower periphery. The overall design is rendered in a matte antique finish, giving the fields a distinctive aged silver appearance. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed photographic-style engraving of a adult gorilla walking on all fours with a young infant clinging to its back, set against a naturalistic savannah landscape rendered in fine relief. An outline map of the African continent bearing the fineness mark 'Ag .999' and the text 'AFRICA' appears in the upper right field. The legend 'Gorilla Silver Ounce 2018' arcs along the upper periphery, and the weight designation '1oz Ag .999' is inscribed within the Africa motif. The lifelike portrayal of the gorillas is executed with exceptional detail in the matte antique proof finish. |
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