500 Francs CFA Ganesha

€1.00
IssuerCameroon (1960-date)
Year2023
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value500 Francs CFA
CurrencyCFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight10 g
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Shape and TechniqueOther (Ganesha)
Milled, Colored
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Obverse descriptionCoat of arms above value with Sanskrit text below
Obverse scriptDevanagari, Latin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN PAIX TRAVAIL PATRIE PEACE WORK FATHERLAND 2023 REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN 500 FRANCS CFA गणेश
(Translation: Ganesha)
Reverse descriptionThe 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.
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Mintage2023  - - 300
Catalog ID8604851290
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