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100 Francs CFA Spanish Galleon
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Value | 100 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the national coat of arms of the People's Republic of Congo, comprising a shield divided into quarters with horizontal wavy lines in the upper section and a lion's head in an oval at the centre, flanked by broken chain links on either side. A ribbon scroll below the shield bears the motto SANG DES HEROS SEMENCE DE LA REVOLUTION in small lettering. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DU CONGO runs along the upper rim, while the denomination 100 FRANCS appears prominently in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Republic of the Congo's 1991 coinage program was part of a broader wave of commemorative issues produced by the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale for member states — issues that frequently had more appeal to overseas collectors than to domestic circulation. This particular type was almost certainly produced in limited numbers for the numismatic market rather than everyday commerce, a common arrangement between Central African monetary union members and European minting contractors during this period.