© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
1500 Francs CFA Sphinx
2005 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| 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 | 13.92 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sphinx
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE SPHINX
OF EGYPT
2005
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1500 Francs CFA (Sphinx) 2005 gold coin from the Republic of the Congo features an image of a sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, on its obverse side. This coin is interesting because the sphinx is a symbol of wisdom and strength, and it is unusual to see this image on a coin from the Republic of the Congo. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
