© Dario Silva Collection (CC BY-NC)
© Dario Silva Collection (CC BY-NC)
500 Francs CFA
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring | 10.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2003-2010 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XOF = USD 0.83 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION MONÉTAIRE OUEST AFRICAINE
500
FCFA
- 2005 -
Translation:
West African Monetary Union
500
Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Reeded and smooth segments
Comment
There are 2 varieties of date for 2003, one with round top of the numeral 3 (left photo), and the other with flat top of 3 (right photo):