1000 Francs 2017 (Front: Stylized sawfish which is a reproduction of the bronze figurine which was formerly used to weigh the gold powder among Akan people. It symbolises prosperity and fruitfulness in African mythologies. Health and Education in West Africa: Terrestrial geographical globe, books, chalk writing board, red cross, pharmacy symbol of a snake coiled around a cup, a.k.a. Caduceus medical symbol or a bowl of Hygeia with the serpent of Epidaurus. Back: Two Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in a desert of Sahel region. Watermark: Stylised sawfish; Electrotype "1000". Signatures: Tiémoko Meyliet Koné (Le Gouverneur, 2011-) Amadou Ba (Le Président du Conseil des Ministres, 2017-18). Dominant colours: Red-brown and salmon pink. Security thread: Vertical, segmented, 1mm wide, with repeated incriptions 'UMOA 1000'. Issuer: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Dates of Issue: 2003-2019 and ongoing. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Oberthur Fiduciaire, Paris, France) (Serial Nos: 177057359xx) UNC
Dimensions: 126 x 65 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-815TQ (P-815T-2017)
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Dimensions: 126 x 65 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-815TQ (P-815T-2017)
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
