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500 Francs Turquoise tree
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A stylized tree rendered in turquoise is depicted at the center of the design beneath a convex lens insert that creates a magnifying or lenticular effect. The tree is encircled by a decorative border composed of a repeating foliate and leaf pattern, lending the composition an ornamental, nature-themed character. The lens insert is embedded flush within the coin's surface, forming an integral part of the design. |
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The Bank of Central African States issues currency on behalf of six member nations — Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon — all sharing the CFA franc under a monetary agreement with France that dates to 1945. Collector issues like this one are struck outside the BEAC's normal production channels, typically contracted to European private mints, and have no meaningful circulation history in any of the member states. The lens insert is a resin or glass dome element over a photographic or printed inlay — a format popularized in the 2010s and now routine in the novelty bullion trade.