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1000 Francs CFA H.M.S. Euryalus
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Burkina Faso occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield bearing a central five-pointed star, flanked by two rearing horses as supporters, with crossed spears behind the shield and an open book below. A scroll above the shield bears the country name BURKINA FASO, while a lower scroll carries the national motto in three segments. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO arcs around the upper field, and the denomination 1000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed prominently at the base. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed relief depiction of HMS Euryalus, a fifth-rate Royal Navy frigate launched in 1803, dominates the field under full sail with billowing sails set on three masts, her hull rendered at a three-quarter bow view emerging from stylized waves. The legend H.M.S. EURYALUS - 1803 arcs along the upper periphery in bold raised lettering. The year of issue 2014 appears in the lower left field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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