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© Coinsberg
500 Francs The Separation of Light from Darkness
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 17.50 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#146018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Detail of "The Separation of Light from Darkness" by Michelangelo, on the ceiling of the Sixtine Chapel in the Vatican. Michelangelo's signature at lower right.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin's design, "The Separation of Light from Darkness," is inspired by the creation myth of the Kuba people of Cameroon, who believe that the god Kuba created the world by separating light from darkness. The coin's design features a stylized representation of this myth, with the light and darkness separated by a wavy line, symbolizing the balance and harmony that exists between these two opposing forces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 MW | 999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (The Separation of Light from Darkness) 2017 coin.
