500 Francs

Issuer	Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Year	2020
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Value	500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = RSD 89
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Obverse description	A large crocodile head in right-facing profile dominates the central field, rendered in high relief with open jaws displaying prominent teeth. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU GABON' arcs along the upper periphery, while '60 ANS DE L'INDEPENDENCE' — notably misspelled, omitting the letter 'A' in 'INDEPENDENCE' — runs along the lower periphery. The design commemorates the 60th anniversary of Gabonese independence.
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Reverse description	The denomination '500' appears in large, ornate numerals at the center of the field, flanked by decorative geometric chevron patterns on either side. The word 'FRANCS' is inscribed below the large numeral, with the date '1960' above and '2020' below, referencing both the year of Gabonese independence and the year of issue. The curved legend 'EMISSION DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE' runs along the upper periphery within a recessed arc border.
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