100 Francs CFA (Trip of Pope Benedict XVI; Fribourg) 2011 front 100 Francs CFA (Trip of Pope Benedict XVI; Fribourg) 2011 back
100 Francs CFA (Trip of Pope Benedict XVI; Fribourg) 2011 photo
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100 Francs CFA Trip of Pope Benedict XVI; Fribourg

2011 year
Gold plated copper 27 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ivory Coast
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
100 Francs CFA 100 XOF = USD 0.17
Currency
CFA franc (1960-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#421372
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Pope Benedict XVI at right, facing left toward cathedral of Fribourg.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · LE VOYAGE DU PAPE BENOIT XVI · FRIBOURG 2011

Translation: Trip of Pope Benedict XVI (to) Fribourg 2011

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 100 Francs CFA coin (Trip of Pope Benedict XVI; Fribourg) 2011 from Ivory Coast is a unique collector's item, as it commemorates the first papal visit to the country. The coin's design features an image of Pope Benedict XVI, along with the coat of arms of the Holy See and the words "Trip of Pope Benedict XVI" in French. The coin's gold plating adds an extra layer of elegance and rarity, making it a sought-after collectible among numismatists and religious artifact collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  999 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs CFA (Trip of Pope Benedict XVI; Fribourg) 2011 coin.