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Cameroun Banknote 500 francs 2017 DIM 80 AED

Name: Cameroun Banknote 500 francs 2017 DIM 80 AED
Price: 80 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 80

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Item Details

Age

5-10 years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 2nd April 2026

Description

General Information
Country / Region: Central African States (CEMAC – includes Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Congo, CAR, Equatorial Guinea)
Bank: Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC)
Denomination: 5000 Francs CFA
Year: 2017
Catalog Reference: Pick #609 (as shown on holder)
🏷️ Grading & Holder Info
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF 25)
Serial Number (Holder): U
Condition Meaning:
Moderate circulation
Visible folds and wear
Still fully intact with clear design
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
Main Color: Green with multicolor elements
Portrait (Right side): African male figure (symbolizing local people/economy)
Background Scene:
Industrial/port scene
Ships and cranes → represents trade, shipping, and economic activity
Text:
“BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L’AFRIQUE CENTRALE”
“CINQ MILLE FRANCS” (Five thousand francs)
Denomination: “5000” in corners
Serial Number: U
🔐 Security Features
Watermark (visible when held to light)
Security thread (embedded strip)
Microprinting and fine patterns
Complex geometric background designs
Color-shifting / detailed inks (depending on light)
📐 Physical Characteristics
Material: Paper (cotton-based banknote paper)
Size: Approx. 150 × 80 mm (standard for this series)
🌍 Currency System
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Pegged to: Euro
Used in: 6 Central African countries
💰 Collector Notes
This is a modern issue (2017 series)
Value depends on condition:
VF (Very Fine): modest collector value
Uncirculated examples are worth more
Your note shows clear circulation wear, matching the VF grade
⭐ Interesting Fact

The CFA franc is one of the most stable currencies in Africa because it is pegged to the euro and guaranteed by the French Treasury.