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Central African Banknote 500 Francs 2012 DIM 60 AED

Name: Central African Banknote 500 Francs 2012 DIM 60 AED
Price: 60 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 15th January 2026

Description

500 West African CFA Francs – Full Details (English)

Country / Region: West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)

Issuing Authority: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Denomination: 500 francs

Year / Series: 2012 series

Physical Characteristics

Material: Paper banknote

Color: Orange / light brown

Size: Approx. 125 × 70 mm

Obverse Design

Stylized African mask (symbol of culture and tradition)

Decorative geometric patterns

Large numeral “500”

Text: “Banque Centrale des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest”

Reverse Design

Map of West Africa

Traditional book/learning motif (education & development theme)

Denomination written as “Cinq Cents Francs CFA”

Security Features

Watermark: African mask

Security thread

Microprinting & fine-line patterns

Latent images and anti-counterfeiting designs

Serial Numbers

Example shown: K

Prefix letter identifies printing batch

Circulation

Used in 8 West African countries, including:

Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo