NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo
POP 1/0
About the Burkina Faso issue:
Formerly known as
Upper Volta, in 1990 the Republic of Burkina faso was planning a
celebration for the 30th anniversary of its independence and among
various projects was a commemorative legal tender coin. A very small
quantity of the pattern of this commemorative coin was issued mainly for
presentation, among others, to members of the government but, for some
unknown reasons, the project was cancelled. The reverse of the pattern
reproduces the official coats of arms of the Republic of Burkina Faso
with the motto "La patrie ou la mort, nous vaincrons" ("The fatherland
or death, we will win"). The obverse depicts two eagle heads meaning
solidarity of the Burkinabè people with the inscription "Once 1 Troy"
and the year of the issue "1990". It was minted in pure silver with a
mintage of 300 pieces in high relief, in Proof quality. It is of
special interest to note that this issue of pattern is very first
numismatic issue of the Republic of Burkina as the legal tender coins
that circulates in the country are those of the Union Monétaire
Ouest-Africaine (West African Monetary Union) of which it is a member.
X#1 Ounce 1990. Weight: 31.10g. 0.999 silver. Diameter: 38.50 mm.
Obverse: Burkina faso Arms. Reverse: Eagle's larger head on top facing
left and eagle's head below is smaller and facing right. Mintage: 300
pieces. Great addition to World coin collection.
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