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1 Franc
1948 year| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (French Equatorial Africa, 1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN
Translation: 1 franc. Territory of Cameroon.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc 1948 coin from Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) made of Aluminium weighing 1.3 g is interesting because it was produced during a time when Cameroon was a French colony, and it features the image of a local farmer on one side and the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the French colonial era in Cameroon, and it is a unique piece of history that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1948 coin.
