500 Francs CFA Essai, Central African States

500 Francs CFA Essai, Central African States, 1976 obverse image500 Francs CFA Essai, Central African States, 1976 reverse image
500 Francs CFA Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central African States flagCentral African States
  • Years of Minting:
    1976
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
500 Francs CFA Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.60-$180.70

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 Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination and Giant Eland

Engraver:

Robert Cochet

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Half figure of woman within circle, date lower right.

Engraver:

Robert Cochet

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

500 Francs CFA Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE 1976 B

Reverse:

500 FRANCS ESSAI

500 Francs CFA Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

500 Francs CFA Essai sizes
  • Weight:9 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:1.94 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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