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1000 Francs CFA The Rhinoceros, Right
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Weight | 31.1 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Burkina Faso displayed centrally in the field, featuring two white stallions rampant as supporters flanking a central shield adorned with a star, surmounted by a crossed spear and hoe, and resting upon an open book bearing the national motto. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO' arcs along the upper periphery, with 'BURKINA FASO' inscribed within a ribbon at the top of the arms. The denomination '1000 FRANCS CFA' is prominently inscribed in the lower field beneath the coat of arms. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed naturalistic depiction of a white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) standing in profile and facing to the right, rendered in high relief against a savanna landscape. A stylized radiant sun with bold rays appears in the upper left field, while a large acacia tree with a billowing canopy occupies the upper right background. The rhinoceros stands amid tufts of grass in the exergue area. The curved legend 'SPIRIT OF AFRICA' arcs along the upper periphery, and the date '2017' is inscribed vertically along the right border. |
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| Mintage | 2017 - BU - 1,499 |
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