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1000 Francs CFA Christ the Redeemer
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | Three-dimensional high-relief sculptural effigy of the Christ the Redeemer statue viewed from the rear, depicting the standing figure of Christ with arms outstretched horizontally, robed in flowing draped garments with fine vertical ribbing along the lower pedestal section. The antique finish accentuates the deep sculptural relief throughout the composition. At the base of the pedestal, a circular medallion within a beaded border bears the Cameroonian coat of arms, the denomination 1000 FRANCS CFA, and the date 2025. The overall form departs markedly from conventional coinage, presenting the piece as a three-dimensional sculptural object faithfully replicating the iconic Art Deco landmark. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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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.