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500 Francs Essai
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 10.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Chad |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Bust of an African woman on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE
DES
ETATS DE
L’AFRIQUE
CENTRALE
ESSAI
Translation:
Bank
of
Central
African
States
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 500 Francs (Essai) 1985 from Chad is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coin, and its design was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. As a result, it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Essai) 1985 coin.
