In an effort to improve relations with top African leaders, (and perhaps secure contracts to issue more coins), the Africa Mint issued a series of coins in 2003 honoring the Presidents of various African nations. Each of the four bi-metallic coins are 28mm in diameter and bear the denomination of 6000 Francs. Included are Mathieu Kerekou of Benin, Paul Biya of Cameroon, Mamadou Tandja of Niger and Gnassingbe Eyadema of Togo. Each coin pictures the respective president, the national flag superimposed upon a map of the nation, along with the dates President’s term in office. Only one President (Kerekou of Benin) actually retired when his term was up. The reverse of the coins picture an elephants head on a map of Africa, along with an inscription honoring the President. Only 500 of each coin was issued.
Friday, June 25, 2010
SCARCE BI-METALLIC AFRICAN PRESIDENTS COINS
In an effort to improve relations with top African leaders, (and perhaps secure contracts to issue more coins), the Africa Mint issued a series of coins in 2003 honoring the Presidents of various African nations. Each of the four bi-metallic coins are 28mm in diameter and bear the denomination of 6000 Francs. Included are Mathieu Kerekou of Benin, Paul Biya of Cameroon, Mamadou Tandja of Niger and Gnassingbe Eyadema of Togo. Each coin pictures the respective president, the national flag superimposed upon a map of the nation, along with the dates President’s term in office. Only one President (Kerekou of Benin) actually retired when his term was up. The reverse of the coins picture an elephants head on a map of Africa, along with an inscription honoring the President. Only 500 of each coin was issued.
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