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 11 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Central African Republic
Issuing bank
Bank of Central African States
Period
Republic (1979-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1985
Value
500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84
Currency
CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#176155
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Plant divides denomination and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE
500 FRANCS
1985

Translation:
Central African republic
500 Francs
1985

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 500 Francs CFA (Essai) 1985 from Central African Republic is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted. It was created as a trial coin, and its design and composition were never adopted for regular circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists, particularly those interested in African coins.

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.