500 Francs CFA, Western African States

500 Francs CFA, Western African States, 2003-2010 obverse image500 Francs CFA, Western African States, 2003-2010 reverse image
500 Francs CFA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Western African States flagWestern African States
  • Years of Minting:
    2003-2010
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
500 Francs CFA Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.49-$35.00

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:

Denomination

Engraver:

Matthew Bonaccorsi

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Sawfish

Engraver:

Raymond Joly

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded and smooth segments

500 Francs CFA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST

Reverse:

UNION MONÉTAIRE OUEST AFRICAINE 500 FCFA - 2005 -

500 Francs CFA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring

Size

500 Francs CFA sizes
  • Weight:10.6 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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