Central African States 50 Francs 1976-2003

History

50 Francs 1976-2003, KM# 11, Central African States

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

The Bank of Central African States (French: Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale, BEAC) is a central bank that serves six central African countries which form the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Republic of the Congo.

Engravers: Robert Cochet and Gabriel Bernard Lucien Bazor

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Antelope Depicts a logo of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC): three busts of kudu left above high grass. The kudus are two species of antelope of the genus Tragelaphus. The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqhude, via Afrikaans koedoe part zebra part deer. BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE CR G.B.L.RAZOR •1979•
Reverse	Denomination within eight-fold design. The letter appearing above the denomination of this coin indicates which country it was struck for use in. A = Chad B = Central African Republic C = Republic of the Congo D = Gabon E = Cameroon Starting in 1996 an extra flora item was added where the mintmark was formerly located. Mintmark on the left side of the face value, on the right side of the face value engraver general's privy mark. Mintmark of the Paris Mint: Cornucopia Engraver general's privy mark: • dolphin (1974-1994, Emile Rousseau) • bee (1994-2000, Pierre Rodier) • heart (2002-2003, Serge Levet) E 50 FRANCS
Edge	Reeded (milled)