500 Francs CFA, Republic of the Congo

Main information

Country:
Republic of the Congo
Years of Minting:
1985-1986
Period:
People's Republic (1969-1992)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$1.89-$16.99

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

Reverse

Description:

Bust facing left

Engraver:

n/a

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n/a

Obverse

Description:

Denomination

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Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DE CONGO 500 FRANCS 1985

Reverse:

BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

Weight:10.95 g
Diameter:30 mm
Thickness:2 mm
Edge:Smooth

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500 Francs CFA, Republic of the Congo

Main information

Reference Price

$1.89-$16.99

Coin Design

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Obverse

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Edge

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