Ivory Coast – 1966 – 100 Francs – Felix Houphouët-Boigny – NGC PF66 Cameo

Ivory Coast 1966 – 100 Francs CFA “Félix Houphouët‑Boigny” – Gold (.900) – NGC PF66 Cameo

This rare 100 Francs CFA gold coin was issued in 1966 in honor of Félix Houphouët‑Boigny , the first president of the independent Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. It was minted at the Royal Mint in London and is part of an exclusive commemorative series of West African states from the 1960s.

The obverse shows a stylised elephant head in a laurel wreath with the national motto UNION – DISCIPLINE – TRAVAIL , the reverse bears the portrait of Houphouët‑Boigny with the inscription PRESIDENT FÉLIX HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY and the year 1966.

The coin is made of .900 gold , weighs 32 g gross and contains a fine gold weight of 28.8 g (0.9258 oz) .

The specimen offered here has been certified by NGC as PF66 Cameo —an exceptionally high grade for this issue. According to the current NGC Population Report , only two pieces exist worldwide with this grade , and only one has been graded higher .

Technical specifications:

• Country of issue: Ivory Coast

• Year of birth: 1966

• Face value: 100 francs

• Material: Gold (.900)

• Weight: 32.00 g

• Fine gold content: 28.8 g (0.9258 oz)

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Mint: Royal Mint, London

• Certification: NGC PF66 Cameo

Conclusion: A rare and excellently preserved collector’s item with historical depth – ideal for discerning lovers of West African gold coins.