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1500 Francs CFA Diogo Cão
2010 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 14.00 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA 1500 XAF = USD 2.52 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 14.00 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Diogo Cão
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2010
DIOGO CÃO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1500 Francs CFA (Diogo Cão) 2010 gold coin from the Republic of the Congo has a unique design, featuring a portrait of Diogo Cão, a Portuguese explorer who is believed to have been the first European to reach the Congo River in the late 15th century.
