© CGB
© CGB
500 Francs CFA Monetary Union; Trial
1972 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XOF = USD 0.83 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination; coats of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAUTE-VOLTA MAURITANIE NIGER SENEGAL TOGO COTE D'IVOIRE DAHOMEY
500 FRANCS
1972
Translation: Upper Volta Mauritania Niger Senegal Togo Ivory Coast Dahomey
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 500 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1972 from Western African States made of Silver (.900) weighing 25g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin to test the design and production process, but it was never put into circulation due to the change in the monetary system in the Western African States. As a result, it has become a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1972 coin.
