1000 Francs CFA (Sitting 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 Sitting Panda coin represents a popular trend in modern numismatics where various African nations authorize private mints to produce commemorative coinage. Issued for Burkina Faso, this piece is part of a broader series celebrating the giant panda, an animal that has become a staple of global bullion and collector coin programs due to its universal appeal and symbolism of wildlife conservation.
The design features a gilded relief of a seated panda, contrasting against the metallic finish of the coin. These pieces are typically produced by private minting facilities for the international collector market rather than for domestic circulation. While they hold legal tender status within the CFA franc zone, they are fundamentally bullion-style collectibles, marketed for their aesthetic presentation and theme rather than for their utility as currency.
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