5000 Francs CFA – Gabon

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: World Animals Series

Gabon

Context

Year: 2013

Issuer: Gabon

Period:

Republic

(since 1960)

Currency:

CFA franc

(since 1973)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 17.5 mm

Weight: 3.88 g

Gold weight: 3.88 g

Thickness: 1.05 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #32

Numista: #91899

Value

Exchange value: 5000 XAF

Bullion value: $651.49

Obverse

Description:

National emblem: Two cats flank a shield with a tree behind. A banner below bears an inscription, with additional text above.

Inscription:

RÉPUBLIQUE GABONAISE

5000 FRANCS CFA

Translation:

GABONESE REPUBLIC

5000 CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

African lion head. Africa map on lower right cheek. Inscriptions along top edge.

Inscription:

Lion 1/8 Gold ounce 2013

Africa 1/8 AU .999

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2013	—	1,000

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1000 Francs CFA

2013