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© Ma collection de monnaies
1 Franc
| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1949 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1883-1949) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Head of a waterbuck (large antelope).
Palm spread at top between long horns.
Either side of head a shell with fish underneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CÔTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS
1 F
Translation: FRENCH SOMALILAND
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc coin from Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) made of Aluminium weighing 1.3 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of great change in the region. In 1948, Djibouti was still a French colony, but it gained its independence in 1977. The coin's design features the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" and the Somali coat of arms, which includes a camel, a symbol of the region's nomadic culture. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the blending of French and Somali cultures during a time of transition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1948-1949 coin.
