CFA franc (Bank of Central African States,
1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.3 g
Dimensions
40 mm
Thickness
2.75 mm
Shape and Technique
Round Inlaid, Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Portrait of King Charles III facing left. Small coat of arms of Cameroon at bottom.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHARLES III 1000
FRANCS CFA 2025
JC
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
Reverse description
The effigy of the Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, wearing a laurel wreath, against a background of bricks representing the Rome he inherited. An exclusive 3 mm silver micro-insert depicts the Pax Roman coin, issued during his reign. On the right, a Corinthian column and fine marble statues representing the Rome Augustus left behind upon his death.