500 Francs CFA Essai

Issuer	Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale
Year	1985
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Currency	Frappes d`essai (1973-date)
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Obverse description	Central field features a detailed naturalistic composition of tropical foliage and cocoa pods, rendered in high relief against a smooth field. The denomination '500 FRANCS' is prominently displayed in large numerals at the upper centre of the design. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DU CONGO' arcs along the upper border within an octagonal inner frame. The date '1985' appears in the lower exergue, flanked by small decorative floral ornaments. The entire design is contained within a raised octagonal inner border set against the round flan.
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Obverse lettering	REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DU CONGO 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: People`s Republic of Congo)
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Edge	Smooth
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