Obverse © African Coins
Obverse © African Coins
500 Francs CFA Vasco Da Gama
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 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 (.925) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vasco Da Gama's ship
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCO DA GAMA
2008
1469-1524
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to navigate a route from Europe to India and back in 1497-1499. The coin was issued in 2008 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of da Gama's voyage.
