CFA franc (Bank of Central African States,
1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
93.3 g
Dimensions
50 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Coloured, Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
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.
