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3000 Francs Thalia
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national coat of arms of Cameroon at center, depicting a shield charged with the map of Cameroon flanked by two crossed fasces, surmounted by a five-pointed star, and supported by an ornate cartouche. The circular legend reads 'REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN' above and '3000 FRANCS CFA 2023' below, with additional bilingual mottos 'PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE' and 'PEACE WORK FATHERLAND' and 'REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON' arranged around the periphery. The design is rendered in antique finish, imparting a matte, aged appearance to the entire field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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The Bank of Central African States — the BEAC — issues the CFA franc as common currency across six member nations: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of the Congo. Collector pieces denominated in francs but struck in silver at this weight have no practical circulation role; they exist purely for the numismatic export market, funded through licensing arrangements with private minting houses, typically European.
Thalia is the Greek Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry. Her appearance on a BEAC-issued piece reflects the minting contractor's design brief rather than any cultural or monetary policy originating in Central Africa.