100 Francs CFA Goats

The Republic of the Congo — not to be confused with the neighboring Democratic Republic — has issued a steady stream of fractional gold novelty pieces through the Pobjoy Mint and similar private contractors, largely targeting the collector market rather than any domestic monetary function. These issues circulate almost exclusively through European and Asian bullion dealers.

At 0.5 grams of .9999 gold, the striking tolerances are punishing and die life short.