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10 000 Francs CFA Black Mamba
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
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| Obverse description | The coin is struck in a figure-eight silhouette shaped to evoke the coiled form of the black mamba. The Coat of Arms of Chad is rendered in relief at the center of the upper loop, surrounded by a deeply textured scale pattern across the entire field. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD' arcs along the upper periphery, while '10000 FRANCS CFA' runs along the lower left and 'CFA' along the lower right. The date '2023', fineness '2oz .999 Fine Silver', and the individual edition number '649/888' appear in the field, the latter struck at the base of the lower loop. |
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| Reverse description | A highly sculptural, three-dimensional depiction of a black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) coiled into a figure-eight form occupies the entirety of the reverse. The serpent's head is raised aggressively at the upper right, jaws fully opened to reveal prominent fangs, with color-enhanced green eyes providing a vivid focal accent. The finely detailed body scales are rendered in high relief across the black-treated silver surface, emphasizing the naturalistic texture of the snake's skin. The coils interlock to form the characteristic infinity-loop silhouette of the coin's outline. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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