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18 888 Francs CFA Nine Dragons With Pearl

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Issuer Chad
Period Republic (1960-date)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 2024
Value 18 888 Francs CFA
18 888 XAF = USD 33
Currency CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 155.5 g
Diameter 60 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled (high relief)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
426709
References KM# 413
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

A traditional Chinese representation of a storm over the sea and mountains. The stormy sea is shown with powerful, crashing waves and dark, swirling clouds overhead. In the center, the Coat of Arms of Chad with the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" – the issuing country, "18888 FRANCS CFA" – the face value and "2024" – the year of issue.

Script: Latin (cursive)

Lettering:
Republique du Tchad 2024
18888 Francs CFA

Translation: Republic of Chad

Reverse

Nine Dragons, which represent the highest rank in the Chinese imperial hierarchy, while the Pearl symbolizes wisdom, enlightenment, and spiritual awareness. This motif can be found in various forms of art and architecture, such as paintings, sculptures, and traditional Chinese pottery.

Edge

Smooth; Hand Stamped

Script: Latin

Lettering: Ag 999 5oz- 000

18 888 Francs CFA (Nine Dragons With Pearl) -  obverse

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  199 Antique Finish

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Bullion value: USD 338.38 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 4.994 oz
Current silver price: 67.75 USD/oz (see silver price )

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