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500 Francs CFA
| Issuer | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) |
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| Year | 2003-2010 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
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| Obverse description | The copper-nickel centre features a stylised West African ceremonial mask depicted in low relief, with elongated facial features, geometric hatched detailing on the brow and lateral ear ornaments, and a curved elongated nose — a design emblematic of the shared cultural heritage of the BCEAO member states. The brass outer ring bears the full institutional legend BANQUE CENTRALE DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST inscribed along the upper arc, with a raised dot separator at the base. The bimetallic format creates a clear visual contrast between the silver-toned centre and the gold-toned ring. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 2003 - British Royal Mint - 2004 - Monnaie de Paris, Pessac - 27,000,000 2005 - British Royal Mint - 2005 - Medal Alignment - 2005 - On 29 mm flan; plain edge - 2010 - British Royal Mint - |
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