Product Description
This beautiful Silver coin is dedicated to the The Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) a member of the roller family of birds. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, preferring open woodland and savanna; it is largely absent from treeless places. Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches conspicuously at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, small birds and rodents moving about at ground level.
Nesting takes place in a natural hole in a tree where a clutch of 2–4 eggs is laid, and incubated by both parents, who are extremely aggressive in defense of their nest, taking on raptors and other birds. During the breeding season the male will rise to great heights, descending in swoops and dives, while uttering harsh, discordant cries.
- Partly enameled
- Colorful box included Low mintage
Obverse: Depicts the Burkina emblem.
Reverse: Features the Lilac-Breasted Roller with his multi-color feathers
"Colorful Birds"
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Denomination | 500 Francs |
| Year | 2013 |
| Quality | Proof Color |
| Material | Silver 925/1000 |
| Weight (g) | 1/2 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Mintage pcs | 1000 |
| Certificate (COA) | Yes |
| Presentation case (box) |
Yes |
