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500 Francs CFA – Republic of the Congo

Non-circulating coins

Context

Year: 2022

Issuer: Republic of the Congo

Period:

Republic

(since 1992)

Currency:

CFA franc

(since 1973)

Total mintage: 75,000

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Thickness: 3.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #274

Numista: #346988

Value

Exchange value: 500 XAF

Bullion value: $90.12

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms, country name above, denomination below.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO

500 FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF CONGO

500 CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Silverback gorilla chest-pounding. Weight and purity left, year right.

Inscription:

ONE OUNCE

999 SILVER

2022

CONGO SILVERBACK GORILLA

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Scottsdale Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2022	—	75,000

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500 Francs CFA

2022

1000 Francs CFA