500 Francs (The Scholar at the Lectern) 2017 front 500 Francs (The Scholar at the Lectern) 2017 back
500 Francs (The Scholar at the Lectern) 2017 photo
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500 Francs The Scholar at the Lectern

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#351866
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Detail of "The Scholar at the Lectern" painted by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn in 1641.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REMBRANDT

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Francs (The Scholar at the Lectern) 2017 coin from Cameroon features an image of a scholar sitting at a lectern, surrounded by books and other academic symbols. The coin is made of silver (.999) and weighs 17.50 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the University of Yaoundé, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Cameroon. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the importance of education and the pursuit of knowledge, which aligns with the university's mission and values.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 MW 555 - - - - - -

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