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1500 Francs CFA Scarabaeus Sacer
2010 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA 1500 XOF = USD 2.51 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wild Life
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCARABAEUS SACER
2010
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1500 Francs CFA (Scarabaeus Sacer) 2010 coin from Ivory Coast is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of a scarab beetle, which was considered sacred in ancient Egyptian and African cultures, symbolizing rebirth, regeneration, and spiritual transformation. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a Baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity, wisdom, and community in many African cultures. The coin's design serves as a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Ivory Coast and the African continent as a whole.
