200 francs is a value Central Africa never had before: this bimetallic coin became the main novelty of the «Type 2024» series, released into circulation on 2 April 2025.

The reverse shows a woman researcher at a microscope against a decorative pattern, the bank’s tribute to women’s contribution to science. The role of women in society, education, modern agriculture and the protection of nature are the themes of the whole new series. Around the design run «BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L’AFRIQUE CENTRALE» and the Arabic form of the name «بنك دول إفريقيا الوسطى»; the obverse has the value, the bank’s seal and legends in Spanish and English.

The centre is aluminium bronze, the ring stainless steel, and the edge is reeded. According to the bank, the new value meets the growing needs of cash payments. The coin is struck by the Paris Mint.

Grade UNC: the coin has never circulated, there is no wear, and the lustre is intact. The first year of the region’s first ever 200 francs coin.

Numismatics begins with a single coin and continues in the VPcoins catalogue.