500 Francs CFA, Central African Republic

500 Francs CFA, Central African Republic, 1985-1986 obverse image500 Francs CFA, Central African Republic, 1985-1986 reverse image
500 Francs CFA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  • Years of Minting:
    1985-1986
  • Period:
    Republic (1979-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
500 Francs CFA Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.95-$89.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

500 Francs CFA Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Plants divide denomination and date.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Native woman's head half left

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

500 Francs CFA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE

Reverse:

REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985

500 Francs CFA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

500 Francs CFA sizes
  • Weight:11 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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