Central African States 5 Francs 2006

History

5 Francs 2006, KM# 18, 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.

Concept of coins released in 2006 are the agriculture produce of Central African Countries.

Engraver: A.G.M.M.

Obverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Cacao, Cassava Acronym CEMAC (Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa), denomination, two shrubs of Cacao (left) and Cassava (right), the hologram lettering CEMAC over denomination 500 sign. Both pictures are visible by turns on changing the angle of vision. Date at the bottom. Mintmark of the Paris Mint: Cornucopia Engraver general's privy mark: Hunting horn (Hubert Larivière) CEMAC 5 FRANCS 2006
Reverse	Value and the name of the Bank of Central African States. The CFA franc (in French: franc CFA) is the name of two currencies used in Africa which are guaranteed by the French treasury. The two CFA franc currencies are the West African CFA franc and the Central African CFA franc. Although theoretically separate, the two CFA franc currencies are effectively interchangeable. BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE 5 FCFA
Edge	Reeded (milled)