Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected
Posted on: 2nd April 2026
Description
General Information Country / Region: Central African States (CEMAC – includes Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Congo, CAR, Equatorial Guinea) Bank: Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) Denomination: 5000 Francs CFA Year: 2017 Catalog Reference: Pick #609 (as shown on holder) 🏷️ Grading & Holder Info Grading Company: DIM Currency Grade: Very Fine (VF 25) Serial Number (Holder): U Condition Meaning: Moderate circulation Visible folds and wear Still fully intact with clear design 🎨 Front (Obverse) Design Main Color: Green with multicolor elements Portrait (Right side): African male figure (symbolizing local people/economy) Background Scene: Industrial/port scene Ships and cranes → represents trade, shipping, and economic activity Text: “BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L’AFRIQUE CENTRALE” “CINQ MILLE FRANCS” (Five thousand francs) Denomination: “5000” in corners Serial Number: U 🔐 Security Features Watermark (visible when held to light) Security thread (embedded strip) Microprinting and fine patterns Complex geometric background designs Color-shifting / detailed inks (depending on light) 📐 Physical Characteristics Material: Paper (cotton-based banknote paper) Size: Approx. 150 × 80 mm (standard for this series) 🌍 Currency System Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF) Pegged to: Euro Used in: 6 Central African countries 💰 Collector Notes This is a modern issue (2017 series) Value depends on condition: VF (Very Fine): modest collector value Uncirculated examples are worth more Your note shows clear circulation wear, matching the VF grade ⭐ Interesting Fact
The CFA franc is one of the most stable currencies in Africa because it is pegged to the euro and guaranteed by the French Treasury.