Congo, Republic of the
500 Francs CFA (Lion) 1996 front 500 Francs CFA (Lion) 1996 back
500 Francs CFA (Lion) 1996 photo
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
500 Francs CFA (Lion) 1996 front 500 Francs CFA (Lion) 1996 back
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler

500 Francs CFA Lion

1996 year
Silver (.999) 13.81 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
 Republic of the Congo
Period
 Republic (1992-date)
Type
 Non-circulating coin
Year
 1996
Value
 500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84
Currency
 CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
 Silver (.999)
Weight
 13.81 g
Diameter
 30 mm
Thickness
 2 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Coloured, Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#106772
Rarity index
 89%

Reverse

Lion

Script: Latin

Lettering: FÉLICÉS Panthera leo 1996

Translation: Felines

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features a lion on the obverse (front side), which is a common motif in African culture and symbolizes strength, courage, and royalty.

See also

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See Also

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