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100 Francs CFA – Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Pope Benedict XVI

Context

Year: 2017

Issuer: Republic of the Congo

Period:

Republic

(since 1992)

Currency:

CFA franc

(since 1973)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 11 mm

Weight: 0.5 g

Gold weight: 0.50 g

Thickness: 0.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #226

Numista: #136271

Value

Exchange value: 100 XAF

Bullion value: $83.16

Obverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO

100

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

Republic of the Congo

100

CFA Francs

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Pope Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013.

Inscription:

* 1927 * BENOÎT XVI. * 2017 *

½G .999 FINE GOLD ☧ 90e ANNIVERSAIRE

Translation:

* 1927 * BENEDICT XVI. * 2017 *

½ GRAM .999 FINE GOLD ☧ 90th ANNIVERSARY

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, French

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2017	—	5,000	Proof

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100 Francs CFA

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