#BNBChainMeme

Touadéra described this week's launch of the meme-coin as an "$experiment", #experiment of something that "can unite people, support national development, and put the [country] on the world stage in a unique way".

But some expressed fears that it could have been a scam.

On Monday, #Touadera thanked those who believed in his vision.

He shared a video of a high school which he said had been deteriorating rapidly, saying the meme-coin would help support its "rebuilding and furnishing" and give "students a chance for a better future".

Despite its potential, #CAR remains one of the poorest countries - a situation complicated by a civil war which has devastated much of the country.

Meme-coins have often been criticised for their speculative nature, where users create or buy them in the hope that their value will rise and make money quickly - but many end up losing money on them.

Just before his inauguration last month, US President Donald Trump launched his own meme-coin $TRUMP whose value quickly soared, and which reportedly raised billions of dollars for him. #TheNewYorkTimes has reported that it is now worth a quarter of its highest value.