500 Francs CFA
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Central African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.03 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Denomination above plants (cocoa and cassava)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CEMAC
500 FRANCS
CEMAC/500
2006
Unabridged legend: Communauté Economique et Monétaire en Afrique Centrale
Translation: Economic and Monetary Community in Central Africa
Engraver: A.G.M.M
Edge
5 sets of 15 reeds and the non-aligned acronym "CEMAC" (Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa) repeated 8 times alternatively up and down.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CEMAC CEMAC CEMAC CEMAC
Unabridged legend: Communauté Economique et Monétaire en Afrique Centrale
Translation: Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa
Comment
Concept of coins released in 2006 (1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 Francs) (KM#15 to 22) are the agriculture products of Central African Countries.The hologram shows "CEMAC" or "500" depending on how it is looked at.
Interesting fact
The 500 Francs CFA coin from Central African States features an image of a rooster on one side, which is a symbol of vigilance and courage in many African cultures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA 2006 coin.
