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1000 Francs Giraffes colourized
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a bust of a young African woman in three-quarter profile facing right, with elaborately braided hair adorned in traditional style, her hand raised to her chin in a contemplative pose. The figure is rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished field. The upper legend arcs around the periphery reading REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD, while the secondary legend UNITE · TRAVAIL · PROGRES curves along the inner border. The denomination 1000 FRANCS is inscribed along the lower rim in bold relief. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a vivid colorized scene depicting two reticulated giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing in a natural African landscape, with acacia trees and a stylized mountain rendered in polychrome enamel coloring. The giraffes are shown in full body, facing left, their distinctive patterned coats highlighted in warm golden tones against the naturalistic background. The legend FAUNE AFRICAINE arcs across the upper field, while the scientific name GIRAFFA CAMELOPARDALIS curves along the lower border. The date 2001 appears to the right of the central design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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