Chad's CFA franc issues of this type are produced under licensing arrangements common to several Central African states, where the nominal issuing authority has little involvement in design, mintage decisions, or distribution — the coins are effectively collectibles commissioned by European dealers and struck at private mints, bearing the name of a sovereign nation that will never see them in circulation.
The copper core plated in .999 silver is standard for the format. At 311 grams across 80mm, the piece is engineered for shelf presence, not monetary use.
Chad's CFA franc issues of this type are produced under licensing arrangements common to several Central African states, where the nominal issuing authority has little involvement in design, mintage decisions, or distribution — the coins are effectively collectibles commissioned by European dealers and struck at private mints, bearing the name of a sovereign nation that will never see them in circulation.
The copper core plated in .999 silver is standard for the format. At 311 grams across 80mm, the piece is engineered for shelf presence, not monetary use.