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50 Francs Independence

Issuer Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique Équatoriale et du Cameroun (BCEAC)
Year 1960
Type Commemorative circulation coin
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Reverse description The central field bears the bold denomination '50' in large numerals, surmounted by the two-line legend 'BANQUE CENTRALE' and underscored by 'FRANCS', all set within an ornate wreath composed of characteristic Cameroonian agricultural produce, including cocoa pods, coffee berries, and cotton bolls, tied at the base with additional botanical elements. The wreath frame is rendered in fine relief, conveying the region's tropical agricultural wealth. The overall design is clean and heraldic, with no additional mint marks visible.
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