Obverse © Ma collection de monnaies – Reverse © Shadoko
Obverse © Ma collection de monnaies – Reverse © Shadoko
1 Franc
| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French West Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1955 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1944-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
Translation: French West Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc 1948-1955 coin from French West Africa is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Normand. The coin features a portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse side, while the reverse side shows the value and the country's name in French. The use of aluminum and magnesium in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to make it more durable and resistant to corrosion, given the harsh environmental conditions in many parts of West Africa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 30110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 5200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1948-1955 coin.
