Ivory Coast 1000 francs Seafaring Formidable Ship Clipper proof silver coin 2011

The 2011 Ivory Coast 1000 Francs CFA Seafaring – Formidable silver coin celebrates one of the classic sailing warships that defined the great age of naval exploration and maritime power. Struck in silver with a magnificent Proof finish, this commemorative issue showcases exceptional engraving and timeless nautical artistry. The reverse depicts the impressive Formidable under full sail, displaying her multiple masts, square sails, intricate rigging, bowsprit, detailed hull with rows of gunports, stern gallery, fluttering pennant, and textured ocean waves. Decorative scroll banners frame the ship’s name above and the historic year 1795 below, while the issue year 2011 appears beside the vessel. The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire with the elephant-head shield, radiant rising sun, two palm trees, ribbon, country name, and denomination. The Formidable represents the era when majestic sailing ships served as symbols of naval strength, skilled seamanship, and global maritime exploration. Beautifully struck in Proof quality, this coin is an outstanding addition to collections devoted to historic ships, naval history, and world numismatics.

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