کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| سال | 1985 |
| نوع | Coin pattern |
| ارزش | 500 Francs CFA |
| واحد پول | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| ترکیب | Copper-nickel |
| وزن | 11 g |
| قطر | 30 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | KM#E6 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Native woman`s head half left |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
ESSAI BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Pattern Bank of Central African States) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Plant divides denomination and date |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: Central African republic 500 Francs 1985) |
| لبه | Plain |
| ضرابخانه |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1985 - - 1 700 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 7259110910 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The 1985 500 Francs CFA Essai from the Central African Republic emerged during a period of political and economic flux under President André Kolingba. As an "Essai," this trial strike was not for general circulation, signifying a potential exploration of new coinage designs or denominations within the CEMAC monetary zone. Its existence points to monetary deliberation, perhaps an attempt to introduce a higher-value circulation coin, ultimately not adopted. Such pieces are invaluable historical artifacts, revealing unfulfilled monetary ambitions.
Artistry: While specific engraver details are often unrecorded, the design would likely adhere to European mint styles contracted by Francophone African nations. The obverse would feature the national identity