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2000 Francs Alkonost
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 93.30 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | ALKONOST SLAVIC BESTIARY |
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The Alkonost is a creature from East Slavic folklore — a bird with a woman's head, said to sing in paradise and bring forgetfulness to any mortal who hears it. Its appearance on a Central African monetary issue is entirely the product of the modern bullion collectibles market, where BEAC has licensed its issuing authority to European minting houses producing themed series for international collectors. The coin has no meaningful connection to Central African monetary history or policy.