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500 Francs Self-Portrait at Twenty-Eight
2021 year| Silver (.999) (with amber insert) | 17.50 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (with amber insert) |
| Weight | 17.50 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Detail of "Self-Portrait at Twenty-Eight)", within square, painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1500. Amber insert at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Albrecht Dürer
1471-1528
Interesting fact
The 500 Francs (Self-Portrait at Twenty-Eight) 2021 coin from Cameroon features an unique design element - an amber insert. This is the first time that amber has been used in a coin design, adding an extra layer of beauty and rarity to the coin. The use of amber also symbolizes the country's rich natural resources and its commitment to preserving the environment.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 MW | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Self-Portrait at Twenty-Eight) 2021 coin.
