500 Francs CFA (Essai) 1985 front 500 Francs CFA (Essai) 1985 back
500 Francs CFA (Essai) 1985 photo
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500 Francs CFA Essai

1985 year
Copper-nickel 10.95 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
People's Republic (1969-1992)
Type
Pattern
Year
1985
Value
500 Francs CFA
Currency
Frappes d'essai (1973-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
10.95 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#152752
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Bust facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE
DES
ETATS DE
L'AFRIQUE
CENTRALE
ESSAI

Translation:
Bank of Central African States
Trial

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 500 Francs CFA (Essai) 1985 from Republic of the Congo is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted for testing purposes. It was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  1700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Essai) 1985 coin.