Bidspirit auction | Chad - 3,000 Francs CFA

Chad - 3,000 Francs CFA - German Landmarks and Historic Events - Lot of 5 Gold 999 Coins, 1/500oz Each (approx. 0.31g Pure Gold Total, 0.01 oz.) - A buyer’s premium of only 10% + VAT applies to this item. A lot comprising five gold coins issued by the Republic of Chad as part of series dedicated to prominent German landmarks and major events in German history. The coins depict celebrated buildings from across Germany, together with an issue commemorating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Obverse: The coat of arms of the Republic of Chad, the French inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD” and the denomination “3000 FRANCS CFA.” Reverse: The lot includes five different designs: 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall - “We Are the People”: Demonstrators carrying a banner, accompanied by the inscriptions “30 JAHRE MAUERFALL” and “WIR SIND DAS VOLK.” The latter was one of the best-known slogans of the peaceful demonstrations in East Germany during 1989–1990. Holsten Gate, Lübeck: A depiction of the historic Holsten Gate, one of Lübeck’s best-known landmarks, with the inscription “HOLSTENTOR.” Dresden Frauenkirche: A depiction of the Dresden Frauenkirche, destroyed during the Second World War and later reconstructed, with the inscription “FRAUENKIRCHE.” Neuschwanstein Castle: A depiction of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, with the inscription “SCHLOSS NEUSCHWANSTEIN.” Sanssouci Palace, Brandenburg: A depiction of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, with the inscription “SCHLOSS SANSSOUCI.” Each coin is struck in Gold 999 and weighs 1/500oz - approximately 0.0622g. The combined weight of the five coins is approximately 0.311g, equal to 1/100oz, with a total pure gold content of approximately 0.31g. According to the accompanying certificates, the diameter and maximum mintage vary between the individual types. The “We Are the People” coin measures 16mm and has a maximum mintage of 30,000, while the Sanssouci Palace coin measures 18mm and has a maximum mintage of 50,000. The coins are housed in capsules mounted within rigid display holders. Accompanied by some of the original certificates, containing historical information and technical specifications. Commercial labels and storage marks are visible on some of the holders.