Brief Chad or Tchad History
The Republic of Chad, part of France's African holdings until 1960, endured three decades of ethnic warfare as well as invasions by Libya before a semblance of peace was finally restored in 1990. The government eventually suppressed or came to terms with most political-military groups, settled a territorial dispute with Libya on terms favorable to Chad, drafted a democratic constitution, and held multiparty presidential elections in 1996 and 1997. In 1998, a new rebellion broke out in northern Chad, which sporadically flares up despite two peace agreements signed in 2002 and 2003 between the government and the rebels. Despite movement toward democratic reform, power remains in the hands of a northern ethnic oligarchy.

Chad or Tchad Gold Coins

Descriptions
Undated 1970 1,000 Francs - Tenth Anniversary of Independence
Obverse
The head side, normally classed as the obverse, features a portrait of Commandant Lamy, although Krause calls this the reverse, and vice versa. The inscription reads:-
COMMANDANT LAMY
1900
Reverse
The reverse shows a young, bare-breasted local woman. A broken chain is also shown, possibly an allusion to freedom from slavery? An inscription reads:-
1000 FRANCS
Above is the coat of arms of Chad, with a partially surrounding legend REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD. The scroll beneath the arms is also inscribed with the motto: UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES

Commandant Lamy
Amédée-François Lamy was a French career soldier and colonialist who headed a mission to successfully conquer Chad. Its capital, Fort-Lamy was founded and named after him, by the French commander Émile Gentil on May 29, 1900. In 1973, it's name was changed to N'Djamena.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
1,000 Francs	19.9	3.500	.9000	.1012

Notes on Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = purity of gold alloy.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
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Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1970	1,000 Francs	10th Anniversary Independence, Commandant Lamy	Proof, about FDC	4,000	Ask	£75	$115

Postage & Packing
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Chad or Tchad Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Chad, please look at our original Chard Coins website.