Каталог
| Эмитент | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Год | 1985 |
| Тип | Coin pattern |
| Номинал | 500 Francs CFA |
| Валюта | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Состав | Copper-nickel |
| Вес | 11 g |
| Диаметр | 30 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#E6 |
| Описание аверса | Native woman`s head half left |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
ESSAI BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Pattern Bank of Central African States) |
| Описание реверса | Plant divides denomination and date |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: Central African republic 500 Francs 1985) |
| Гурт | Plain |
| Монетный двор |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Тираж |
1985 - - 1 700 |
| ID Numisquare | 7259110910 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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