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100 Francs CFA
| Nickel | 7.0 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1969-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1972 |
| Value | 100 Francs CFA (100 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
100
FRANCS
1971
Translation: Central Bank
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Francs CFA coin from the Republic of the Congo was designed by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a well-known artist who designed many coins and stamps for various countries, and his work is highly regarded among numismatists and philatelists. The coin features a portrait of a Congolese woman on the obverse side, and a depiction of a lion on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1971 and 1972, and it was used as legal tender in the Republic of the Congo until 1973, when it was replaced by a new currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs CFA 1971-1972 coin.