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1 Franc CFA
| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Central African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-2003 |
| Value | 1 Franc CFA (1 XAF) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc CFA coin was used in several African countries, including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It was introduced in 1974 and was used until 2003, when it was replaced by the Central African CFA franc. The coin was made of aluminum and had a weight of 1.3 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the economy in these countries and was used for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 1100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc CFA 1974-2003 coin.
