| Issuer | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA |
| Currency | Frappes d`essai (1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10.95 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#E5 |
| Obverse description | Denomination |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DE CONGO 500 FRANCS 1985 (Translation: People`s Republic of Congo) |
| Reverse description | Bust facing left |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BANQUE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE CENTRALE ESSAI (Translation: Bank of Central African States Trial) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1985 - Essai - 1 700 |
| Numisquare ID | 7335198500 |
| Comments |