Generally found in tropical Africa, the Common Swordtail (Graphium polycenes) is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. The 3-D butterfly looks like it is sitting on the surface of a flower and is ready to take flight. This legal tender 1,000 Central African Francs proof silver coin was issued under authority of the Government of Equatorial Guinea and was struck from 25 grams of .925 fine silver. Total mintage on this coin was limited to 2,500 pieces and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity in a wood presentation case as shown.