500 Francs Guinéens (Cleopatre) 1970 front 500 Francs Guinéens (Cleopatre) 1970 back
500 Francs Guinéens (Cleopatre) 1970 photo
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500 Francs Guinéens Cleopatre

1970 year
Silver (.999) 29.08 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Guinea
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1970
Value
500 Francs
Currency
Old franc (1959-1971)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
29.08 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#24080
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1958-1968 X·ANNIVERSAIRE
1970
500 FRANCS GUINEENS

Translation:
10th Anniversary
500 Guinean Francs

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Francs Guinéens (Cleopatra) 1970 coin from Guinea is that it features an image of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, on one side, and the national emblem of Guinea, a shield with a torch and a star, on the other side. This coin was issued to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of Cleopatra's death and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  5250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs Guinéens (Cleopatre) 1970 coin.