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3000 Francs CFA Medusa
| Issuer | Gabon |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Gabon rendered in high relief at center, depicting a heraldic shield supported by two confronted black panthers, with a ship on the lower half of the shield and three golden discs on the upper half, surmounted by an oak tree flanked by a silkworm and an okoumé tree branch. The legend RÉPUBLIQUE GABONAISE arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 3000 FRANCS CFA, the date 2025, the weight designation 3 OZ, and the fineness AG999 are inscribed around the lower portion of the central device. The entire central composition is encircled by an intricate, deeply sculpted wreath of intertwined serpents rendered in antique silver finish, their scaled bodies coiling dynamically outward to fill the field. The outer rim of the coin features a gold-colored treatment contrasting with the silver-toned relief elements, enhancing the visual drama of the design. |
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| Mintage | 2025 - Antique Finish - 333 |
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The Medusa series, produced for several Central African franc-zone issuers by the Polish Mint in recent years, targets the high-relief collector market rather than any domestic circulation need. Gabon's participation in CEMAC means its commemorative issues are authorized through the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale, though the coins are designed and struck entirely in Europe with no meaningful connection to Gabonese monetary history.
At 93.3 g, the planchet requires careful annealing to achieve the deep cameo relief the series is known for — the Polish Mint has refined this process across multiple Medusa iterations since the design first appeared.