500 Francs CFA (Map of France)
Cameroon (1960-date) • 500 Francs CFA • Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel • 2021
- Denomination
- 500 Francs CFA
- Issuer
- Cameroon (1960-date)
- Struck
- 2021
- Composition
- Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Weight
- 12 g
- Diameter
- 40.5 mm
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Where it came from
The 500 Francs CFA coin featuring the map of France is a modern commemorative issue produced for the Republic of Cameroon. Issued within the context of the CFA franc monetary union, this series serves as a bridge between the central African state and its historical and economic ties to France. The design is intended to highlight the geopolitical landscape of the region, using the map as a symbolic anchor for the currency's transactional identity.
The coin features a stylized cartographic representation that emphasizes the geographical layout of France, rendered in a contemporary minting style that balances traditional numismatic aesthetics with modern digital engraving techniques. While such commemorative coins are minted primarily for the numismatic market and souvenir trade, they are widely recognized by collectors for their clean, industrial execution and their role in the ongoing series of currency commemoratives issued under the authority of the Bank of Central African States.
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