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| 発行体 | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 1985 |
| 種類 | Coin pattern |
| 額面 | 500 Francs CFA |
| 通貨 | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| 材質 | Copper-nickel |
| 重量 | 11 g |
| 直径 | 30 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Milled |
| 向き | |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | KM#E6 |
| 表面の説明 | Native woman`s head half left |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
ESSAI BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Pattern Bank of Central African States) |
| 裏面の説明 | Plant divides denomination and date |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: Central African republic 500 Francs 1985) |
| 縁 | Plain |
| 鋳造所 |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| 鋳造数 |
1985 - - 1 700 |
| Numisquare ID | 7259110910 |
| 追加情報 |
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