© CGB
© CGB
1 Franc CFA Essai
1976 year| Steel | 1.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 1 Franc CFA 1 XOF = USD 0.0017 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Steel |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 FRANC
UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE
1978
JP. RĒTHORĒ
Translation: West African Monetary Union
Engraver: Jean-Pierre Réthoré
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc CFA (Essai) 1976 from Western African States is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted. It was created as a trial coinage for the West African CFA franc, which was introduced in 1973 as a replacement for the West African peso. The coin features the same design as the regular 1 Franc CFA coin, but with a different metal composition, weighing 1.65 grams of steel instead of the standard 2.5 grams of aluminum. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in rare and unusual coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc CFA (Essai) 1976 coin.
