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1000 Francs CFA Submarine
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO BURKINA FASO Unité Progrès Justice 1000 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly colored composite scene paying tribute to Jules Verne and his visionary literary work. A three-quarter portrait of an elderly bearded gentleman, identifiable as Jules Verne, occupies the upper left of the field, depicted in a photographic-style colored print. Superimposed across the center is a detailed polychrome rendering of the fictional submarine Nautilus from '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', portrayed with a wooden hull and elaborate mechanical fittings. In the lower field, two vintage deep-sea diving helmets and associated equipment are depicted in fine detail, evoking the submarine exploration themes of Verne's novels. The background field retains the natural gray titanium surface, with subtle aquatic swirls suggesting an underwater environment. |
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