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1000 francs The Big Five, Leopard
| Issuer | Banque Centrale de Djibouti |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs |
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| Reverse description | The reverse occupies the upper hemispherical cap of the spherical coin. At the centre of the convex field, the series index 'BIG 4' is inscribed in bold relief. Two outline maps of the African continent flank the central inscription. Along the rim of the upper cap, the legend 'LEOPARDS' is prominently engraved, with the date '2023' completing the circumferential inscription. |
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| Reverse lettering | 2023 BIG 4 LEOPARDS |
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Djibouti's central bank has issued collector silver in small runs since the early 2000s, almost entirely for export — domestic circulation of precious metal coinage is essentially nonexistent in a country whose monetary policy has been anchored to the U.S. dollar at a fixed rate since 1973. This kilogram piece belongs to a broader "Big Five" series capitalizing on the African wildlife bullion market dominated by South African and Rwandan issuers. The leopard is the least frequently encountered of the five animals in that market category, which has made it a reliable seller for smaller issuing authorities looking for a competitive entry point.