Central African Republic (1960-1976, 1979-present), Central African Empire (1976-1979)
Country in Central africa
Location: Central Africa
Capital City: Bangui
Government type: Republic (1960-1976, 1979-present), Absolute Monarchy (1976-1979)
Main languages: French, Sango
Main religions: Catholic Christianity, Sunni Islam, Animism
Chronology
1960: Independence from France
1976-1979: President Jean-Bedel Bokassa declares himself emperor
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (1945-present)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
Coins from the Central African Republic in the collection
Empire (1976-1979)
•500 Franc, 1977 (Emperor Bokassa (1976-1979), nickel, Paris mint, KM#12)
Restored Republic (1979-present)
•100 Franc, 1983 (nickel, Paris mint, KM#7)
Banknotes from the Central African Republic in the collection
Restored Republic (1979-present)
•500 Franc, 1980 (P#9)