100 Francs CFA (Sun) 2017 front 100 Francs CFA (Sun) 2017 back
100 Francs CFA (Sun) 2017 photo
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100 Francs CFA Sun

2017 year
Gold (.999) 0.5 g 11 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#129979
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sun motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SONNE 2017
½G .999 Fine Gold

Translation: Sun

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of a sun on one side, which is where it gets its name. The sun is depicted with rays radiating outward, and it's surrounded by a circle of small stars. This design is meant to symbolize the warmth and light of the sun, as well as the hope and optimism that it brings to the people of the Republic of the Congo.

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 (Sun) 2017 coin.