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1000 Francs CFA Mammoth Baby
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Burkina Faso centrally positioned in the field, featuring a shield bearing a white five-pointed star, flanked by two rearing horses as supporters, with two crossed spears behind the shield and an open book beneath. The motto ribbon below the shield bears the three-part legend 'UNITE / PROGRES / JUSTICE' in the lower field. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '1000 FRANCS CFA' is boldly inscribed in the lower portion of the field. The coin exhibits an antique finish with a dark patina enhancing the relief details. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, high-relief portrait of a young woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) filling the majority of the field, depicted in a three-quarter frontal view with its distinctive curved tusks prominently rendered to the left. The calf's eyes are inset with red gemstone inserts, adding a striking polychrome element to the design. The long, shaggy fur is rendered with exceptional sculptural detail in an antique finish. The legend 'MAMMUTHUS BABY 2015' arcs along the lower rim, while '1 OZ AG .999' is inscribed vertically along the upper left periphery, denoting the coin's silver content and purity. |
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| Reverse lettering | MAMMUTHUS BABY 2015 1 OZ AG .999 |
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