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100 Francs Independence
| Issuer | Gabon |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Reverse description | The national arms of Gabon displayed at centre, featuring a quartered shield supported by two black panthers rampant on either side, with an okume tree issuing from the top of the shield. A scroll below bears the national motto. The legend REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE curves along the upper periphery flanked by small stars, with the date 1960 at the right. In the lower field, the denomination 100 Fr. and the independence commemoration legend INDEPENDANCE 17 AOUT appear in two lines. |
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| Mint | Monnaie de Paris |
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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.