Ivory Coast – 1966 – 100 Francs – Félix Houphouët-Boigny – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR66 Deep Cameo

Ivory Coast – 1966 – 100 Francs – Félix Houphouët-Boigny – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR66 Deep Cameo – Cert 15733552

A rare gold issue from the early independence period of Ivory Coast. The 100-franc gold coin from 1966 honors President Félix Houphouët-Boigny. The present example has been graded PR66 Deep Cameo by PCGS and exhibits a pronounced contrast between the matte relief and the deep mirrored background.

Highlights

• Ivory Coast 1966 – Portrait of Félix Houphouët-Boigny

• PCGS PR66 Deep Cameo in sealed holder

• Strictly limited edition of 2,000 gold coins

• Reverse side with elephant head, laurel wreath and national motto Union – Discipline – Travail

• Certification: PCGS 15733552

Technical data

• Country: Ivory Coast

• Year: 1966

• Face value: 100 CFA francs

• Metal: Gold .900

• Weight: 32,00 g

• Fine weight: 28.80 g (0.9259 oz AGW)

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Mintage: 2,000

• Obverse: Portrait of Félix Houphouët-Boigny with the year 1966

• Reverse: elephant head in a laurel wreath, inscription République de Côte d’Ivoire, motto Union – Discipline – Travail