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500 Francs CFA Apollo 11; Astronauts
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Togo |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XOF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#101096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three astronauts, Moon and space capsule.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 30é ANNIVERSAIRE 1er DEBARQUEMENT DANS LA LUNE
Unabridged legend: Trentième anniversaire du premier débarquement sur la Lune
Translation: 30th anniversay of 1st landing on the Moon.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which was the first manned mission to land on the moon. The coin features an image of the astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon's surface, and the reverse side features the Togo coat of arms. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and space enthusiasts alike.
