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3000 Francs New York, gold
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Central circular raised insert bearing the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, diademed and draped, after the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait. The circular legend reads ELIZABETH II and 3000 FRANCS CFA, with the date 20 22 divided across the lower field flanking the denomination line 100 g Ag 999. The inscription REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON arcs along the lower portion of the circular reserve, accompanied by a small crowned emblem. The surrounding rectangular field displays a finely granulated matte texture. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The "New York" denomination belongs to a sprawling series issued by the BEAC — the Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale — nominally legal tender across six member states including Cameroon, Chad, and Gabon, though no one spends them. These large-format gold-plated silver pieces are essentially bullion collectibles dressed in a CFA franc face value so thin it barely registers against the metal content. The series has drawn criticism from collectors for inconsistent plating quality across strikes, with adhesion failures documented on early examples.