Central African States 100 Francs CFA

Country of Origin: Central African States (Bank of Central African States - BEAC)

Year of Issue: 2006

Denomination: 100 Francs CFA

Composition: Bimetallic: Stainless steel center in a brass ring

Central African States 100 Francs CFA

Brief Description

A bimetallic coin featuring a silver-colored center and a gold-colored outer ring, used in several Central African nations.

Historical Significance

The CFA Franc is a currency used in eight independent states in Central Africa (Cameroon, CAR, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon). This bimetallic series was introduced in 2006 to modernize the coinage of the CEMAC (Central African Economic and Monetary Community) region.

Estimated Value

$0.50 - $1.00 in circulated condition; $2.00 - $4.00 in Uncirculated condition.

Care Instructions

Handle by the edges; avoid cleaning or polishing which can strip the original luster. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder.

Mint Mark

Cornucopia and Bugle (Monnaie de Paris, France)

Mintage & Rarity

Common; high mintage for regional circulation.

Weight & Diameter

6.00g, 24.0mm

Edge

Reeded (interrupted)

Apparent Grade

Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated (minimal wear, strong details, some surface marks).

Obverse (Front)

Numeric value '100' above 'FCFA' in the center. Surrounding legend on the brass ring: 'BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE'.

Reverse (Back)

Floral arrangement (coffee and other tropical plants) under '100 FRANCS'. Legend 'CEMAC' at the top and the date '2006' at the bottom.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Condition and eye appeal are the primary value drivers, as this is a modern, high-mintage circulation coin.

Similar Coins

The West African States (BCEAO) 100 Francs is similar but features a different design (a man with a mask) and different legends.

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Check for magnetic properties (the steel center should be strongly magnetic) and crisp lettering in the legends.

Notable Varieties & Errors

None commonly reported for this year.

Created At: 2026-04-20T15:21:13.968946