© African Coins
© African Coins
1500 Francs CFA Kennedy's Assassination
2013 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA 1500 XOF = USD 2.51 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
John F. Kennedy
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHN F. KENNEDY
1917-
1963
2013
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, which took place on November 22, 1963. The coin's design features an image of Kennedy on one side and the Ivory Coast's national emblem on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists and Kennedy memorabilia enthusiasts.
