3000 Francs CFA Medusa

Issuer Gabon
Year 2025
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 3000 Francs CFA
Currency CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 93.3 g
Diameter 50 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Colored, Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#193
Obverse description On the obverse, a detail of the Medusa`s snakes. In the center of the obverse, the Coat of Arms of Gabon, along with the inscriptions: `REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE` – the country of issue, `3000 FRANCS CFA` – the face value, `2025` – the year of issue, `3OZ` – the weight of the coin and `Ag999` – the fineness of the Silver.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE GABONAISE 3000 FRANCS CFA 2025 3 OZ Gabon AG999
Reverse description The reverse of the coin depicts Medusa, a tragic victim of divine punishment for a crime she did not commit. She is seen as a symbol of the unjust treatment of women in a patriarchal society, where they are often blamed and punished for the actions of men.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage 2025 - Antique Finish - 333
Numisquare ID 4159646990
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