CFA franc (Bank of Central African States,
1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) clad copper
Weight
189.7 g
Dimensions
65 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
European Bridge and Tower, a group of swans crossing the bridge on the river.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
.REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN.
. 2023 . 1000 FRANCS CFA . (Translation: Republic of Cameroon)
Reverse description
Sleeping lion with a shield and a spear.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI
DIE X AUGUST II ET III SEPTEMBRIS
MDCCXC II (Translation: To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss 10 August 2 and September 3 1890 2)