Cameroon Coins
Cameroon's official currency is the Central African CFA franc, shared with five other countries in the region. This monetary system has a rich history and unique characteristics that reflect the country's colonial past and economic evolution.
Current currency and its circulation
The Central African CFA franc, issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), has been the legal tender in Cameroon since 1945. Current denominations include coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 francs, as well as banknotes of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 francs. The currency is pegged to the euro with a fixed exchange rate, which provides monetary stability but also generates debates about economic sovereignty.
Monetary and numismatic history
Prior to the CFA franc, Cameroon used a variety of currencies, reflecting its complex colonial history. During the German period (1884-1916), the East African Deutsche Mark circulated. Later, under the Franco-British mandate, the French franc and the pound sterling were used in different regions. A significant numismatic milestone was the issuance of specific coins for Cameroon in 1924 by the French authorities, which included local designs such as the head of an elephant, symbolizing the country's natural wealth.
| Country | Cameroon |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| 1€ | 655,91Fr |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Yaoundé |
| ISO2 | CM |
| ISO3 | CMR |
| Catalogued coins | 61 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Cameroon coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
50 centimes
1 franc
2 francs
50 centimes
1 franc
50 centimes
1 franc
1 franc CFA
2 francs CFA
5 francs CFA
10 francs CFA
25 francs CFA
50 francs CFA (Independence)
100 francs CFA
100 francs CFA
100 francs CFA
100 francs CFA
1.000 francs (10th Anniversary of Independence)
3.000 francs (10th Anniversary of Independence)
5.000 francs (10th Anniversary of Independence)
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