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500 Francs CFA Essai
| Issuer | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a detailed naturalistic composition of tropical foliage and cocoa pods, rendered in high relief against a smooth field. The denomination '500 FRANCS' is prominently displayed in large numerals at the upper centre of the design. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DU CONGO' arcs along the upper border within an octagonal inner frame. The date '1985' appears in the lower exergue, flanked by small decorative floral ornaments. The entire design is contained within a raised octagonal inner border set against the round flan. |
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| Reverse description | A bold, close-cropped bust of an African man facing left dominates the field, rendered in a modernist sculptural style with finely detailed braided hair and naturalistic facial features. The legend 'BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE' is inscribed in three lines in the lower right field. The word 'ESSAI' appears vertically along the right inner border, denoting the trial or pattern status of the piece. The design is contained within a raised octagonal inner frame. The overall composition is austere and powerful, with the portrait occupying the majority of the flan. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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