500 Francs (The Forbidden City) 2017 front 500 Francs (The Forbidden City) 2017 back
500 Francs (The Forbidden City) 2017 photo
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500 Francs The Forbidden City

2017 year
Silver (.999) 16.25 g 41 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
16.25 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#144598
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Nine cut-outs with dragons from the Nine-Dragon Wall in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China.

Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin

Lettering:
故宫
Ag 999 mw

Translation: Forbidden City.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Francs (The Forbidden City) 2017 coin from Cameroon is a unique piece that features a stunning design of the Forbidden City, a palace complex in the heart of Beijing, China. The coin's design showcases the grandeur and historical significance of the Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties for over 500 years. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 MW 999 - - - - - -

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