© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
1 Franc Essai
1969 year| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 1 Franc CFA (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
1
FRANC
Translation: Trial
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1969 from Cameroon is interesting because it was minted in a year when the country was undergoing significant political changes. In 1969, Cameroon was still a colony of France, but it gained its independence in 1972. The coin's design, which features a portrait of President Ahmadou Ahidjo, reflects the country's transition towards independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Essai) 1969 coin.