50 Francs Nelson Mandela
2012 year| Brass | 8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Gabon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 50 Francs CFA 50 XAF = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Frontal portrait of Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NELSON MANDELA
Comment
A lively controversy arose over the meaning of this coat of arms, following an interview given on Gabonese TV in 2014 by P. Mferri-Bongo, daughter of the country's former president Omar Bongo. Interesting fact
The 50 Francs (Nelson Mandela) 2012 coin from Gabon is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite its small denomination, the coin is made of brass, a relatively inexpensive metal, and weighs 8 grams, which is unusually heavy for a coin of its size. This makes it a unique and interesting addition to any coin collection.
