Catalog
100 Francs Independence
| Issuer | Gabon |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Value | 100 Francs (100 FCFA) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 1960 - - 1960 - Proof - 500 |
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Gabon achieved independence from France on August 17, 1960, and this commemorative issue was struck to mark the occasion. Gold commemoratives of this type were produced in very small quantities — largely intended for presentation and diplomatic gift purposes rather than any meaningful circulation — which is why survivors almost always appear in high, unimpaired condition.
Fr#1 designation confirms this as the first gold type attributed to Gabon in Friedberg's gold coinage reference.