500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon) 1991 front 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon) 1991 back
500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon) 1991 photo
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500 Francs CFA Spanish Galleon

1991 year
Silver (.999) 16 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
People's Republic (1969-1992)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45831
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Spanish Galleon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NAVIRE ANCIEN
1991

Translation: Old Ship

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon) 1991 coin from the Republic of the Congo features an image of a Spanish galleon, a type of sailing ship used by the Spanish navy during the colonial era. This coin is interesting because it highlights the country's history and cultural heritage, specifically its connections to the Spanish colonial period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon) 1991 coin.