200 Francs Abourma Rock Art

€362,799.00
IssuerDjibouti (1977-date)
Year2023
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Francs
CurrencyDjibouti Franc (1977-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight93.3 g
Dimensions65 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#131
Obverse descriptionPrehistoric man carving rock art and painting cave paintings, surrounded by various prehistoric art of various places around the world. Coat of Arms of Djibouti in the middle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI .999 Ag 200 FRANCS 93.3 g Prehistoric Art
(Translation: Republic of Djibouti)
Reverse descriptionHigh relief and colored depiction of `The Zoo`, one of the rocks of the Abourma Rock Art Site. This superb archaeological site features well-preserved rock engravings dating back to Neolithic times, which are striking both for their rich complexity and their incredible variety. Many of the engravings depict animals that are no longer found in the area – giraffes, cows, antelopes, kudus, oryxes and ostriches. Human figures are also represented.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringABOURMA ROCK ART SITE 2023
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2023  - Antique Finish; High Relief - 499
Catalog ID4092186730
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