500 Francs (The Separation of Land and Water) 2017 front 500 Francs (The Separation of Land and Water) 2017 back
500 Francs (The Separation of Land and Water) 2017 photo
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500 Francs The Separation of Land and Water

2017 year
Silver (.999) 17.50 g -
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
Size
47.0 × 30.0 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#146012
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Detail of "The Separation of Land and Water" by Michelangelo, on the ceiling of the Sixtine Chapel in the Vatican. Michelangelo's signature at lower right.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the separation of land and water, with the obverse side depicting a map of Cameroon and the reverse side showing a wave pattern symbolizing the ocean. The coin's design was created by the artist, Etienne Poncelet, and it is a notable example of numismatic art that aims to convey a specific theme or message.

Price

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

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