The Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale — the common central bank shared by six member states of the CFA franc zone — issued regionally uniform note designs differentiated only by a letter code and the republic's name. The Central African Republic series of this denomination was circulating during one of the most turbulent stretches of the country's postcolonial history: the immediate aftermath of Emperor Bokassa's removal and the short-lived restoration of the republic under Dacko, followed by yet another coup in 1981 that brought André Kolingba to power.
Oye Mba's signature here identifies him as Governor of the BEAC — he would later serve as Prime Minister of Gabon. At 10,000 francs this was the highest denomination in everyday use, and high-value CFA notes of this period are frequently found with heavy handling wear from West and Central African market circulation.
The Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale — the common central bank shared by six member states of the CFA franc zone — issued regionally uniform note designs differentiated only by a letter code and the republic's name. The Central African Republic series of this denomination was circulating during one of the most turbulent stretches of the country's postcolonial history: the immediate aftermath of Emperor Bokassa's removal and the short-lived restoration of the republic under Dacko, followed by yet another coup in 1981 that brought André Kolingba to power.
Oye Mba's signature here identifies him as Governor of the BEAC — he would later serve as Prime Minister of Gabon. At 10,000 francs this was the highest denomination in everyday use, and high-value CFA notes of this period are frequently found with heavy handling wear from West and Central African market circulation.