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5000 Francs CFA St Nicholas
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | A detailed architectural rendering of the St. Nicholas Cathedral (Никольский кафедральный собор) occupies the central field, depicted with multiple gilded onion domes surmounted by Orthodox crosses. The inscription 'REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD 5000 FRANCS CFA' arcs along the upper rim in Latin script, with the date '2015' at the lower left. A stylized outline map of the African continent appears in the upper left field. The design is executed in a proof finish against a mirrored background. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a colorized icon-style depiction of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (Святитель Николай Чудотворец), shown as a bearded bishop wearing richly embroidered liturgical vestments in green and red, with a golden halo encircling his head. He holds a Gospel book in his left hand. A large gilded Orthodox cross with a crucifix appears prominently in the upper right field against a dark background. The Cyrillic inscription 'СВЯТИТЕЛЬ НИКОЛАЙ ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ' is inscribed to the right of the saint's figure. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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