500 Francs (The Tower of Babel) 2017 front 500 Francs (The Tower of Babel) 2017 back
500 Francs (The Tower of Babel) 2017 photo
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500 Francs The Tower of Babel

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#146020
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Detail of "The Tower of Babel" painted by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1563.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETER BRUGEL

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Tower of Babel coin from Cameroon features a unique design that showcases the diversity of languages spoken in the country, with the inscription "Unity in Diversity" written in several languages, including English, French, and various local dialects.

Price

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

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