© CGB
© CGB
100 Francs CFA - Bokassa I Essai
1978 year| Nickel | 7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Central African States |
| Period | Empire (1976-1979) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 100 Francs CFA 100 XAF = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#176152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below, within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DES ETATS DE
L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE
ESSAI
100
FRANCS
1978
Translation:
Bank of Central
African States
Pattern
100
Francs
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin value estimate: USD 70 - USD 120Emperor Bokassa Essai 100 Francs 1978 UNC, KM-E5. Colonel/President/Emperor Bokassa ruled the short-lived Empire of Central Africa, and released this Essai, with a mintage of 1,900 pieces.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs CFA - Bokassa I (Essai) 1978 from Central African Republic is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Emperor Bokassa I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the Central African Empire. This coin is particularly rare and valuable among collectors due to its low mintage and historical significance, as it was issued during the brief period of the Central African Empire's existence (1976-1979) under the rule of Emperor Bokassa I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs CFA - Bokassa I (Essai) 1978 coin.
