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1000 Francs Okapia Johnstoni colorized
| Issuer | Chad |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a stylized bust of an African female figure in right profile, her hair rendered in an elaborate braided or beaded coiffure, her hand raised to her chin in a contemplative pose. The effigy is executed in high relief against a smooth, polished field. The circular legend around the upper portion reads REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD, with the national motto UNITÉ · TRAVAIL · PROGRÈS arranged below in a secondary arc. The denomination 1000 FRANCS is inscribed in large characters across the lower portion of the coin. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a vivid colorized depiction of two okapis (Okapia johnstoni) standing in a naturalistic savanna setting, rendered in full polychrome enamel with rich brown bodies, distinctive white-striped hindquarters and legs, and green foliage and trees in the background. The scientific name OKAPIA JOHNSTONI is inscribed in raised letters along the upper rim. The date 1999 appears in the lower exergual area. The colorization contrasts sharply with the milled silver border, creating a striking wildlife presentation coin. |
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