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1000 Francs CFA Two Elephants
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Burkina Faso occupies the central field, depicting a shield bearing a central five-pointed star flanked by two rearing white stallions as supporters, with crossed spears and a traditional hoe behind the shield, and an open book at the base. A scroll beneath carries the national motto in three parts: 'Unité', 'Progrès', and 'Justice'. A banner above the shield reads 'BURKINA FASO'. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO' arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination '1000 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed prominently along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Two African bush elephants are depicted in high relief advancing through savannah grassland, rendered with exceptional naturalistic detail emphasizing the texture of their skin and musculature. A stylized rising sun motif with radiating rays appears in the upper left field, accompanied by the series legend 'SPIRIT OF AFRICA' arcing along the left and upper periphery. The silhouette of an acacia tree is visible in the upper right background. The fineness inscription '1OZ AG .999' appears to the right of the tree, and the date '2016' is inscribed along the lower right rim. |
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