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The obverse features the national coat of arms of Burkina Faso centrally positioned in the field, consisting of a shield with a white stallion and crossed spears, flanked by traditional motifs. The encircling legend reads REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO along the upper rim, with the national motto UNITE PROGRES JUSTICE appearing below the arms. The face value 1000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in the lower portion of the field. The design is rendered in fine relief against a smooth background typical of bullion-style commemorative issues. |
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| Descrição do reverso |
The reverse presents a highly detailed and naturalistic depiction of two rhinoceroses in profile, facing left, rendered in fine sculptural relief with careful attention to the texture of the animals' skin and horn. The composition fills the central field with artistic dynamism, evoking the wildlife of the African continent. The series inscription SPIRIT OF AFRICA arcs along the upper periphery, while the issue year 2017 appears in the lower field. The overall design reflects the high-relief artistic standard associated with contemporary African wildlife commemorative coinage. |
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Burkina Faso has no native rhinoceros population and no historical or ecological connection to the species — the animal appears here purely as a commercial choice targeting the international bullion and novelty collector market. The Central Bank of West African States, which governs the CFA franc used across eight member nations, has periodically permitted member states to issue collector coinage under their own names, creating a quiet industry of silver rounds bearing sovereign-sounding attributions with little connection to the issuing country.