Gabon Gold Coin: Springbock 2014 0.5 g White Gold Prooflike

Gabon: Springbok 2014 – 0.5 g White Gold Prooflike

Gabon Gold Coin: Springbok 2014 0.5 g White Gold Prooflike is a limited collector’s piece struck in .900 fine white gold. The coin weighs 0.5 g, which corresponds to a pure gold content of 0.45 g. Its compact 11 mm diameter and striking Prooflike finish emphasize the collectible nature of this issue.

Limited 2014 Issue

The coin was issued in 2014 with a mintage of only 500 pieces. Its face value is 1000 CFA francs. The springbok motif refers to one of the most recognizable symbols of African coinage, known among others from the famous South African Krugerrands. The offered specimen comes with a case.

Obverse and Reverse of the Coin

Obverse features the coat of arms of Gabon, accompanied by inscriptions related to the issuing authority and the face value of 1000 francs.

Reverse depicts a springbok – a characteristic African antelope. The animal motif forms the central element of the design and directly refers to the theme of the coin.

Note: there is a scratch on the capsule, visible in the product photo.