Cameroon (1960-date) 500 Francs CFA, 2023

Ganesha

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cameroon (1960-date) Cameroon (1960-date)
Currency CFA franc
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 500 Francs CFA
Year 2023
Ruler Republic (1960–9999)
Composition Silver (.999)
Shape Other (Ganesha)
Technique Milled, coloured
Weight (g) 10

Description

500 Francs CFA from Cameroon (1960-date). Issued in 2023. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 0 mm and weighs 10 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms above value with Sanskrit text below (Ganesha)
Reverse
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.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2023  300

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