CEMAC zone: coins minted between 1958 and 1985 are no longer accepted as payment

As of November 1, 2026, old CFA coins from the 1958, 1959, 1971, 1976 and 1985 series can no longer be used to pay for purchases or debts in the six CEMAC countries. The UMAC Ministerial Committee decided to withdraw them on October 7 in N’Djamena following the BEAC’s introduction of a new series. Banks and microfinance institutions will exchange the coins until July 31, 2027; after November 1, 2027, they will no longer be exchangeable. The “Type 2024” series, introduced on April 2, 2025, includes nine denominations ranging from 1 to 500 CFA francs.