500 Francs (The Temptation and Expulsion) 2017 front 500 Francs (The Temptation and Expulsion) 2017 back
500 Francs (The Temptation and Expulsion) 2017 photo
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500 Francs The Temptation and Expulsion

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#146015
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Francs (The Temptation and Expulsion) 2017 coin from Cameroon features an unique design that represents the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts a scene from the famous painting "The Temptation and Expulsion" by the Cameroonian artist, Francis A. Awo. The painting shows a group of people being expelled from a garden, symbolizing the struggle for power and control in society. The coin's obverse side features the Cameroonian coat of arms and the inscription "Republique du Cameroun" (Republic of Cameroon). This coin is a beautiful representation of Cameroon's artistic and cultural identity.

Price

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

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