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3000 Francs Black Hole
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 0.03 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of Chad occupies the central field, featuring a shield supported by a goat rampant to the left and a lion rampant to the right, with a rising sun depicted above the shield. A banner below the supporters bears the national motto in three sections. The fineness inscription '999/1000 FINE GOLD' appears in the upper field above the arms. The legend 'RÉPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD' curves along the upper rim, while the denomination '3000 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD 999/1000 FINE GOLD UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES 3000 FRANCS CFA |
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The BEAC has issued a series of ultra-low-weight gold coins under astronomical themes, targeting the international novelty collector market rather than domestic circulation. At 0.03 grams, this is among the smallest gold coins produced by any recognized issuing authority — a category where Swiss and Austrian mints have historically dominated, but which African central banks have increasingly entered through partnerships with European private minting houses.