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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Football players in front of the Letzigrund
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMPIONNAT EUROPÉEN DE FOOTBALL
2008
2008
ZURICH
.SUISSE/AUTRICHE.
Translation:
European Football Championship
Zurich
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, while the reverse side features a football player in action, surrounded by the words "Championnat d'Europe de Football 2008" (European Football Championship 2008) and the coin's denomination. This coin was minted to commemorate Ivory Coast's participation in the 2008 European Football Championship, and its unique design makes it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and football fans alike.
