Catalogo
| Emittente | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1985 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valore | 500 Francs CFA |
| Valuta | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composizione | Copper-nickel |
| Peso | 11 g |
| Diametro | 30 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#E6 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Native woman`s head half left |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
ESSAI BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Pattern Bank of Central African States) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Plant divides denomination and date |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: Central African republic 500 Francs 1985) |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Zecca |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Tiratura |
1985 - - 1 700 |
| ID Numisquare | 7259110910 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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