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2000 Francs Crucifix
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed high-relief figure of the crucified Christ rendered in a classical sculptural style, affixed to the full surface of the Latin cross-shaped flan. The corpus of Christ is depicted with arms outstretched along the horizontal arm, head bowed to the right, and a loincloth draped about the waist, executed with careful anatomical detail. At the top of the vertical arm, a rectangular titulus panel bears the inscription 'INRI' in raised block letters. The background of the cross arms features a brushed linear finish that contrasts with the polished relief of the figure, enhancing the three-dimensional effect. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The "Crucifix" franc denomination has no organic monetary history in Central Africa — these are purpose-struck collector pieces issued under BEAC's legal authority but sold entirely into the international numismatic market. The 2000 Francs face value is largely nominal; it bears no relationship to the CFA franc's actual purchasing power in member states like Cameroon or Gabon.
KM#426 sits in a crowded field of BEAC-licensed silver issues produced around 2021, many contracted through European minting intermediaries rather than struck domestically.