500 Francs CFA (The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI) ND (2013) front 500 Francs CFA (The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI) ND (2013) back
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500 Francs CFA The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI ND

2013 year
Silver (.999) 15.55 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Togo
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
500 Francs CFA 500 XOF = USD 0.84
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#370985
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pope Benedict XVI in the foreground, his right hand raised, a rosary around his neck. In the background, the Vatican Palace. The coat of arms of the Holy See at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DÉMISSION DU PAPE BENOIT XVI
2005 2013
28.02.2013

Translation: Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, which was a historic event that took place on February 28, 2013. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on the obverse side, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of Togo. The coin's mintage was limited to only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (2013)  719 - - - - - -

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