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5000 Francs CFA Earth puzzle
| Issuer | Republic of Chad |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#166 |
| Obverse description | The obverse features the national coat of arms of Chad rendered in antique finish, depicting two lions as supporters flanking a central shield surmounted by a radiant sun, with a goat's head at the crest. Below the shield, a ribbon banner bears the national motto in three parts: 'UNITE', 'TRAVAIL', and 'PROGRES'. The entire heraldic composition is ingeniously overlaid with a decorative puzzle-piece motif, with numerous interlocking puzzle pieces radiating outward from the coat of arms into the surrounding field. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD 2022' arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination '5000 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Chad's issuing authority has produced a run of oversized puzzle-format pieces over the past decade, typically marketed through European distributors rather than circulated domestically — the CFA franc zone means Chad has no independent monetary policy, and these coins exist purely as collector revenue vehicles sanctioned under BEAC arrangements. KM#166 sits in a crowded field of similar puzzle issues from African nations whose numismatic programs are effectively licensed out to private minting and marketing firms.