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#116022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Football players in front of the Stade de Suisse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMPIONNAT EUROPÉEN DE FOOTBALL
2008
2008
BERNE
.SUISSE/AUTRICHE.
Translation:
European Football Championship
Bern
Switzerland/Austria
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for football. The obverse side of the coin features the map of Ivory Coast with a football in the center, surrounded by the words "Coupe d'Afrique de Football 2008" (African Football Championship 2008) and "Côte d'Ivoire" (Ivory Coast). The reverse side features a stylized image of a football player in action, with the words "500 Francs CFA" and "2008" at the bottom. This coin was minted to commemorate Ivory Coast's hosting of the 2008 African Football Championship, and its unique design makes it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and football fans alike.
