Katalog
| Emitent | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1985 |
| Typ | Coin pattern |
| Nominał | 500 Francs CFA |
| Waluta | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Skład | Copper-nickel |
| Waga | 11 g |
| Średnica | 30 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#E6 |
| Opis awersu | Native woman`s head half left |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
ESSAI BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Pattern Bank of Central African States) |
| Opis rewersu | Plant divides denomination and date |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu |
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: Central African republic 500 Francs 1985) |
| Krawędź | Plain |
| Mennica |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Nakład |
1985 - - 1 700 |
| ID Numisquare | 7259110910 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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