Coin Pièce Central African States 100 cfa Copper-Nickel 2024

This 100 CFA Francs coin was issued in 2024 under the authority of the BEAC (Bank of Central African States), a monetary institution bringing together several Central African countries sharing the CFA franc.

The coin is struck in copper-nickel, an alloy commonly used in numismatics for its durability and resistance to corrosion. It has a diameter of 26 millimetres and a weight of 6.37 grams, physical characteristics in line with circulating currency standards.

The iconographic theme of this issue features two emblematic animals of African wildlife: the antelope and the porcupine. The antelope, represented by numerous species across the African continent, is an animal particularly characteristic of the savannahs and forests of the Central African region. The porcupine, a rodent recognisable by its long protective quills, is also a widespread species across the continent. The joint depiction of these two animals on a single coin illustrates the rich biodiversity of the issuing area covered by the BEAC.

This type of monetary issue representing local wildlife is part of an African numismatic tradition that highlights regional animal species as monetary motifs. The 100 CFA Francs coin thus serves as both a monetary and cultural testament to the natural environment of the member states of the Central African franc zone, namely Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Chad.