500 Francs (Cervantes and Shakespeare) 2016 front 500 Francs (Cervantes and Shakespeare) 2016 back
500 Francs (Cervantes and Shakespeare) 2016 photo
© Mint of Poland

500 Francs Cervantes and Shakespeare

2016 year
Gold plated silver (.999) 17.50 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Gold plated silver (.999)
Weight
17.50 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#130641
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Front-facing, gilded head of William Shakespeare in medallion at bottom. Romeo and Juliet and manuscript fragment in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE TRAGEDIE
ROMEO AND IVLIET
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of both Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare, two of the most renowned writers in history, on opposite sides of the coin. This unique design represents the bridging of cultures and the universal appeal of literature, as both authors are celebrated across the globe for their timeless works.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 mw 999 - - - - - -

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