CFA franc (Bank of Central African States,
1973-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
0.5 g
Dimensions
11 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Coat of arms at centre, with country name above and value below
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO
REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO
UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES
100
FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of the Congo Republic of the Congo Unity Work Progress)
Reverse description
Portrait of Beethoven writing with a quill on a sheet of paper. Behind him are several musical staves with notes.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN - SYMPHONY No.
9
ODE TO JOY
0.5 G .999 FINE GOLD
1823 - 2023