BEAC Wants More Coins in Circulation Across Central Africa, Targets 30 per Person by 2030, Up From 23 Now

The average number of coins per person in the six-member Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) rose from 16 before the introduction of the 2024 coin series to 23 as of May 31, 2026, an increase of nearly 44%. The figures were presented by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) on October 28, 2026, in Yaoundé. The central bank now aims to raise that figure to 30 coins per person by 2030, a further increase of approximately 30% from the level recorded at the end of May. The increase follows the introduction of the new 2024 coin series…

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