1000 Francs FIFA World Cup, France

Issued under the umbrella of BEAC — the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale — this piece belongs to a well-documented wave of commemorative silver struck by Central African monetary authorities during the 1990s for the collector market rather than any domestic circulation. The coin was minted to mark France's hosting of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which France won, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final at the Stade de France.

BEAC issues of this type were produced by outside mints on contract, with distribution handled almost entirely through European numismatic wholesalers.