© African Coins
© African Coins
100 Francs CFA Mercury
2017 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 100 Francs CFA 100 XAF = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury motif
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PLANET MERKUR 2017
½G .999 Fine Gold
Translation: Planet Mercury
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of the Roman god Mercury, who was known for being the messenger of the gods and the god of trade, commerce, and eloquence. The choice of Mercury as the design for the coin may symbolize the importance of trade and commerce for the Republic of the Congo, and the coin's gold content and limited mintage may make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs CFA (Mercury) 2017 coin.
