500 Francs (Around the World in 80 days) 2023 front 500 Francs (Around the World in 80 days) 2023 back
500 Francs (Around the World in 80 days) 2023 photo
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500 Francs Around the World in 80 days

2023 year
Gold plated silver (.999) 180 g 80 mm
Description
Issuer
Djibouti › Djibouti (1977-date)
Period
Republic (1977-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
500 Francs 500 DJF = USD 2.81
Currency
Djibouti Franc (1977-date)
Composition
Gold plated silver (.999)
Weight
180 g
Diameter
80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#425895
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts a beautiful image of Jules Vernes on the left and a map of the world in the background. At the center of the reverse, the inscriptions: "AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS" – the name of the novel, "Jules Verne" – the name of the author and "2023" – the year of issue of the coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
"AH! YOUNG PEOPLE, TRAVEL IF YOU CAN. AND IF YOU CANNOT TRAVEL, TRAVEL ALL THE SAME."
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Jules Verne
2023

Comment

The coin comes with 10 removable puzzle pieces showing the different destinations narrated in the novel.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a map of the world, with a route tracing the path of Phileas Fogg's journey from London to Paris, as depicted in the classic novel "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne. The coin's design is a nod to the adventurous spirit and sense of exploration that characterizes the novel, and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history that Djibouti has to offer.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  480 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Around the World in 80 days) 2023 coin.