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1500 Francs CFA Colossus of Rhodes
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the coat of arms of Côte d'Ivoire, depicting an elephant's head in the shield flanked by two palm trees, with a rising sun above. The circular legend at top reads REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in bold lettering across the lower field. The design is rendered in high relief against a polished field. |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a stylized standing figure of the Colossus of Rhodes, shown straddling the entrance to a harbour with ships visible in the background and mountainous terrain on either horizon. The figure wears a radiate crown and stands with arms akimbo, rendered in high relief. The legend COLOSSE DE RHODES curves along the upper periphery, flanked by decorative stars, while MERVEILLES DU MONDE DE L'ANTIQUITE arcs along the lower periphery. The date 2006 appears in the field to the right of the central figure. |
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| Mintage | 2006 - Proof |
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