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1000 Francs CFA Christ the Redeemer
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Three-dimensional high-relief sculptural effigy of the Christ the Redeemer statue viewed from the front, depicting the standing figure of Christ facing the viewer with arms outstretched horizontally in an embracing gesture, clad in flowing draped robes with a sacred heart motif visible upon the chest. The lower portion of the figure transitions into a vertically ribbed Art Deco pedestal, replicating the celebrated landmark situated atop Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An antique finish is applied throughout, enhancing the sculptural depth and surface modelling. The piece presents as a three-dimensional effigy rather than a conventionally struck coin. |
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The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro has no geographic, cultural, or historical connection to the six BEAC member states — Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Issues like this one are frankly produced for the international collector market, not for circulation, with the BEAC lending its monetary authority to a numismatic product that would be unrecognizable to most citizens of the issuing nations. The practice is common among regional central banks seeking foreign exchange revenue from coin programs.