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500 Francs CFA Statue of Christ the Redeemer
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Thickness | 2 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Côte d'Ivoire is depicted centrally in the field, featuring an elephant head above a rising sun and a palm tree, enclosed within a shield. The circular legend along the upper periphery reads REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE, while the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA appears in the lower field. The design is rendered in high relief against a polished proof field. |
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| Reverse description | A full frontal depiction of the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) occupies the central field, shown with outstretched arms atop its pedestal in a style closely referencing the famous monument located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The figure is rendered in moderate relief against a lightly textured background. The legend LA STATUE DU CHRIST arcs along the upper periphery, while MERVEILLES DU MONDE MODERNE curves along the lower periphery. The date 2008 appears in the left field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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