CFA franc (Bank of Central African States,
1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
10 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Other (Ganesha) Milled, Colored
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Coat of arms above value with Sanskrit text below
Obverse script
Devanagari, Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN
PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE
PEACE WORK FATHERLAND
2023
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN
500 FRANCS CFA
गणेश (Translation: Ganesha)
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin depicts Ganesha, depicted with the head of an elephant. The deity is one of the most widely revered gods in Hinduism. He is also considered to be the patron of arts and sciences and is often worshipped by students seeking success in their studies.