500 Francs (The Birth of Venus) 2017 front 500 Francs (The Birth of Venus) 2017 back
500 Francs (The Birth of Venus) 2017 photo
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500 Francs The Birth of Venus

2017 year
Silver (.999) 17.50 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = USD 0.84
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
17.50 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#144604
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Detail of "The Birth of Venus" painted by Sandro Botticelli in the mid 1480s.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANDRO BOTICELLI

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Francs (The Birth of Venus) 2017 coin from Cameroon features a beautiful depiction of the goddess Venus, inspired by the famous painting by Sandro Botticelli. The coin's design is a unique blend of traditional African art and European classical art, making it a truly distinctive piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 MW 1555 - - - - - -

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