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18 888 Francs CFA Nine Dragons With Pearl
| Issuer | Chad |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a dramatic seascape rendered in high relief, depicting turbulent ocean waves and swirling storm clouds in the traditional Chinese artistic style. At the center, the national coat of arms of the Republic of Chad is prominently displayed within the composition. Surrounding the arms, the legend REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD arcs above, while the denomination 18888 FRANCS CFA and the date 2024 appear in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin (cursive) |
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The "Nine Dragons" motif draws from Chinese cosmological tradition in which nine is the supreme yang number — associated with imperial authority and celestial completeness. Chad has become one of the more prolific issuers of large-format collector silver under the CFA franc system, a currency zone administered by the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale, which retains no meaningful objection to member states licensing their numismatic programs to European minting houses for the Asian collector market.
The 18,888 franc denomination is not accidental — in Chinese numerology, eight signals prosperity, and the repetition is a direct commercial calculation aimed at gift-giving buyers.