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500 Francs CFA Chrysiridia rhipheus
| Issuer | Bank of Central African States (BEAC) |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Value | 500 Francs CFA 500 XAF = RSD 89 |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Cameroon at center, depicting a shield charged with scales of justice and surmounted by a five-pointed star, flanked by crossed fasces. The field is divided diagonally into two zones distinguished by contrasting wavy-line guilloche patterns in polished and matte relief. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN arcs around the upper periphery, with the bilingual motto PAIX / PEACE to the left and PATRIE / FATHERLAND to the right. The denomination 500 FRANCS CFA appears in bold relief along the lower border, and the date 2024 is inscribed above the shield, with the fineness mark Ag 999 in the lower left field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Chrysiridia rhipheus, the Madagascan sunset moth, is native exclusively to Madagascar — which shares no political or economic relationship with the six BEAC member states that issued this coin. Its appearance here is purely commercial: the wildlife bullion and collector market has long rewarded exotic subject matter over geographic relevance, and central African minting programs have become prolific suppliers of exactly that.
BEAC issues of this type are produced under license by private minting houses, with the issuing authority functioning essentially as a sovereign name for hire.