Cameroon

The Cameroon category, under the umbrella of "French Currencies (470 to 2002) > Colonies and Overseas Territories (since 1600)", encompasses all monetary issues that circulated or were specifically minted for the territory of Cameroon during the French colonial and post-colonial period, since 1600. This collection includes coins and banknotes in French Franc, CFA Franc, and any other currency used administratively or de facto.

Collectors will find here a comprehensive documentation of the different emission periods, types of currencies (coins, banknotes), metals used, effigies represented, and particularities of each issue, such as mintages, mints, and any varieties.

This section is a valuable resource for the study of the monetary history of Cameroon, its link with France, and its economic and political evolution. It offers an overview of the various administrations and authorities that issued these currencies, as well as the socio-economic contexts that influenced their creation and use.

Main types of currencies found: Colonial French Franc, CFA Franc, tokens and necessity coins. Periods covered: German colonial period, French mandate, French trusteeship, independence.

The information presented aims to facilitate the identification, classification, and valuation of Cameroonian currencies, by providing precise details on technical characteristics, numismatic references, and value estimates based on the state of preservation.