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2000 Francs CFA Buddha - Gilded
| Issuer | Gabon |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Weight | 62.2 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the silhouette of the Buddha alongside the sacred Bodhi tree, with Sutra text rendered in Sanskrit script distributed across the field. The legend REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE arcs around the upper periphery, identifying the issuing state, while the face value 2000 FRANCS CFA and the date 2025 are inscribed within the design. The metallic specification 2 OZ AG999 denotes the coin's weight and fineness. The gilded surface treatment enhances the contrast between the figural elements and the inscribed legends. |
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| Mintage | 2025 - Gold Gilded - 9,999 |
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Gabon's inclusion in this type of release reflects the broader pattern of BEAC member states licensing their nominal monetary authority to private minting intermediaries — predominantly European — who produce coins with no realistic circulation intent and no connection to the issuing country's economy or culture. The Buddha subject has appeared across dozens of such programs from African CFA issuers over the past decade, with gilding variants typically commanding a modest premium over base silver strikes of the same die.