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1500 Francs CFA Samurai
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Weight | 62.2 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Burkina Faso occupies the central field, featuring a shield charged with a central five-pointed star, supported by two rearing stallions flanking the escutcheon on either side. A crossed hoe and pickaxe appear behind the shield, and an open book is depicted at the base within a decorative scroll bearing the national motto in Latin script: 'Unité Progrès Justice'. The country name 'BURKINA FASO' appears on a ribbon scroll above the shield, while the legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURKINA FASO' arcs along the upper periphery. The denomination '1500 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed in bold relief along the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic high-relief depiction of a mounted samurai warrior in full traditional armour, including an ornate kabuto helmet with prominent kuwagata crest, charging at speed on horseback toward the left of the field. The warrior's facial features are rendered in fine detail, and his armour displays intricate lacing and decorative elements characteristic of feudal Japanese martial dress. A traditional Japanese pagoda with multi-tiered roofline is visible in the upper right background, set against stylised bamboo stalks suggesting a Japanese landscape. The legend 'SAMURAI' arcs along the upper border, accompanied by a Japanese kanji character (侍) below it. The date '2017' appears in the lower left field and the purity and weight designation '2oz Ag .999' is inscribed along the lower right exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | SAMURAI 侍 2017 2OZ AG .999 |
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