4500 Francs 2007, John Paul II [Central African Republic (CAR)]

About the object

Country: Central African Republic (CAR)
Shape: Round
Weight: 8 g
Mintage: 2007 pcs.
Name: John Paul II
Metal: Bimetallic
Bimetallic: center - stainless steel, ring - brass
Denomination: 4500 francs
Currency: Franc
Orientation: Medallic
Summary: X13
Diameter: 26 mm

Reverse

In the central part, a phased portrait of Pope John Paul II. Above him, a flying airplane is depicted. To the left of the portrait, an inscription in French in 4 lines: «L'Afrique se souvient de Toi, Jean Paul II» - Africa remembers you, John Paul II. Along the edge of the coin, an inscription in French: «4.500 CFA 2007 REP. CENTRAFRICAINE 14 AOUT 1985» - 4.500 CFA, 2007, Central African Republic, August 14, 1985.

Obverse

In the central part, the head of an African elephant is depicted against a map of Africa. Below it, an inscription in French: «3 AFRICA» - 3 Africa. Along the edge of the coin, an inscription in French: «EMISSION MONETAIRE DE L'INSTITUT DE DEVELOPPEMENT DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE IDAC» - monetary issue of the Central African Institute of Development.