500 Francs CFA Rooster

Chad has been a member of the Central African CFA franc zone since independence in 1960, yet the country produces virtually no circulating coinage of its own — the BEAC handles monetary issuance collectively for six member states. These rooster-themed silver strikes are licensed collector pieces, produced by a European mint under Chad's nominal authority specifically for the numismatic market, bearing no relationship to Chadian monetary policy or domestic circulation.