1000 Francs CFA (Lying Panda - Gold Gilded)
Burkina Faso • 1000 Francs CFA • Silver (.999) • 2017
- Denomination
- 1000 Francs CFA
- Issuer
- Burkina Faso
- Struck
- 2017
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 38.61 mm
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Where it came from
The 2017 1000 Francs CFA Lying Panda coin is part of a broader series of bullion-style commemorative coins minted for Burkina Faso. These issues, often produced by private mints under contract with issuing authorities, target the global numismatic market by utilizing popular wildlife motifs—most notably the panda—rendered in gold-gilded silver to enhance aesthetic appeal for collectors.
The design features a relief of a resting panda, a subject popularized by decades of Chinese minting tradition but adapted here for the West African CFA franc currency zone. While technically legal tender, these pieces are widely recognized as non-circulating commemorative issues designed primarily for their decorative quality and the prestige associated with gold-gilded finishes.
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