Reverse © World Coin Gallery
Reverse © World Coin Gallery
500 Francs CFA European Football Championship
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XOF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Football players in front of the Stade de Gèneve
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMPIONNAT EUROPÉEN DE FOOTBALL
2008
2008
GENÈVE
·SUISSE/AUTRICHE·
Translation:
European Football Championship
Geneva
Switzerland/Austria
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2008 European Football Championship, also known as Euro 2008, which was held in Austria and Switzerland. The coin features a design depicting a football player in action, surrounded by the tournament's logo and the words "Championnat d'Europe de Football 2008" (European Football Championship 2008) in French. This coin is a unique collector's item for football enthusiasts and coin collectors alike, as it combines the passion for football with the beauty of a silver coin.
