| 1000 Francs Issued by PhilSwiss in 1995 as part of the African Bird Wildlife commemorative series, this silver proof coin from Equatorial Guinea features a vibrant depiction of the Kingfisher in its natural habitat. 1000 Francs coin struck in Copper-Nickel, the coin is presented in a thematic cover pairing numismatic and philatelic elements, including a Swiss postage stamp and wildlife illustration, celebrating biodiversity and artistic design. 🔹 Denomination: 1000 Francs 🔹 Country: Equatorial Guinea
🔹 Year: 1994 (coin); cover issued 1995
🔹 Issuer: PhilSwiss
🔹 Metal: .Copper-Nickel🔹 Diameter: 38 mm | Edge: Reeded
🔹 Obverse: National arms of Equatorial Guinea; legend REPUBLICA DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL – UNIDAD PAZ JUSTICIA; date split across sides
🔹 Reverse: Colorful Kingfisher birds in flight and perched; legend AFRICAN BIRD WILDLIFE – KINGFISHER
🔹 Finish: Proof
🔹 Mintage: Limited issue (cover format with coin and stamp)
🔹 Catalog Reference: KM# (African Bird Wildlife series)
🔹 Packaging: Embedded in illustrated wildlife cover with Swiss “Pro Natura” Kingfisher stamp, postmarked Bern 1.7.95 7000 Francs Metal & Weight: 20.35 g., 0.999 Silver 0.6536 oz. ASW 🔹 Diameter: 38 mm | Edge: Reeded
This set combines wildlife conservation themes with numismatic and philatelic artistry, ideal for collectors of bird-themed coins, African commemoratives, or presentation covers. The Kingfisher design is rendered in vivid detail, while the pairing with Swiss stamp and postmark adds international appeal and cross-collectible value.
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