Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1985 |
| Loại | Coin pattern |
| Mệnh giá | 500 Francs CFA |
| Tiền tệ | CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Chất liệu | Copper-nickel |
| Trọng lượng | 11 g |
| Đường kính | 30 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#E6 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Native woman`s head half left |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
ESSAI BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Pattern Bank of Central African States) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Plant divides denomination and date |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: Central African republic 500 Francs 1985) |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Số lượng đúc |
1985 - - 1 700 |
| ID Numisquare | 7259110910 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
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