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2000 Francs CFA Gorilla
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#142 |
| Obverse description | Central field displays the coat of arms of the Republic of the Congo, featuring a shield with traditional heraldic elements. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 2000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed along the lower periphery. The design is rendered in high relief with an antique finish. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Republic of the Congo's wildlife-themed bullion issues from this period were produced under licensing arrangements common to several small Central African CFA franc states, where the coin's nominal face value bears no meaningful relationship to the silver content — the 2000 CFA franc denomination represents roughly $3.50 USD at contemporary exchange rates against a coin containing nearly three troy ounces of silver.
KM#142 is part of a short-lived series that competed directly with the better-established Congo DR gorilla issues, creating persistent collector confusion between two neighboring countries with similar fauna-themed programs.