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100 Francs CFA Leopard
| Issuer | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN 2024 FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 100 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of Benin Brotherhood Justice Work) |
| Reverse description | The reverse is a three-dimensional sculptural effigy of a leopard in the round, rendered in high relief and rising dramatically above the coin's flat base plane. The feline figure is depicted in a naturalistic, dynamic posture suggesting movement, with fine surface detailing conveying musculature and form. The gold-plated finish imparts a warm, lustrous appearance across the sculptural surface. The raised sculptural element extends well beyond the plane of the coin, giving the piece the character of a numismatic sculpture rather than a conventional struck coin. |
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The BCEAO issues these oversized gold-plated pieces under a collector licensing arrangement, not as circulating currency — they are legal tender in name only, struck for the international numismatic market rather than for any of the eight member states that actually use the West African franc. The leopard series has been a recurring vehicle for this kind of production, with fulfillment typically handled through European minting contractors rather than any facility on the African continent.