500 Francs CFA (Asian Tiger) 2024 front 500 Francs CFA (Asian Tiger) 2024 back
500 Francs CFA (Asian Tiger) 2024 photo
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500 Francs CFA Asian Tiger

2024 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
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
References
Numista
N#425502
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
2024  3000 - - - - - -

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