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1 Franc
1948 year| Aluminium | 1.32 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head and various crops, divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE
Translation: French Equatorial Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc 1948 coin from French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins, stamps, and medals. He designed the coin's obverse side, which features a portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress, surrounded by the words "République Française" and the date "1948." The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Central African States, along with the denomination "1 Franc" and the metal content "Aluminium." This coin was minted in 1948 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Central African States, which were a group of French colonies in Africa that included Chad, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of the Congo.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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