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500 Francs CFA Asian Tiger
2024 yearSilver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
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Period | Republic (1992-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2024 |
Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84 |
Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
Composition | Silver (.999) |
Weight | 31.1 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#425502 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The reverse side of each coin shows the image of the baby Wildcats! The three coins are dedicated to: the Asian Tiger, the European Lion and the African Lion. The extraordinary trait of the design is the Visual Layer Minting technique, which creates a geometric texture offering the image of the adult felines of each species. On the reverse, the inscriptions: "1 OZ .999 FINE SILVER" - the fineness of the precious metal and the name of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE ASIAN TIGER
1 OZ .999 FINE SILVER
Comment
Comes in the three coin set with European Leopard and African Lion
Interesting fact
The 500 Francs CFA (Asian Tiger) 2024 coin from the Republic of the Congo is a unique coin that features a combination of African and Asian cultural elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized tiger, which is a symbol of strength and power in many Asian cultures, while the reverse side features a traditional Congolese mask, which represents the rich cultural heritage of the Republic of the Congo. This blending of cultures makes the coin a truly distinctive and fascinating collector's item.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2024 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Asian Tiger) 2024 coin.