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5 Francs CFA
| Issuer | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) |
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| Year | 1973-2003 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Three Giant Eland heads (Taurotragus derbianus) in profile facing left, depicted in high relief with finely engraved horns and facial detail, arranged in a overlapping group occupying the central field. Stylised vegetation motifs appear in the lower field. The circular legend BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE runs around the upper periphery, with the date flanked by dots positioned in the lower exergue. The engraver's signature G.B.BAZOR appears to the right of the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A large numeral '5' dominates the central field, with the word FRANCS inscribed below in a straight legend. The denomination is framed by an ornate wreath composed of diverse agricultural and botanical motifs including cocoa pods, grain ears, cotton flowers, and berry clusters, reflecting the natural resources of the Central African region. Two small mint privy marks appear flanking the upper portion of the numeral within the wreath. |
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