1 Franc (Essai) 1969 front 1 Franc (Essai) 1969 back
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1 Franc Essai

1969 year
Aluminium 1.3 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1967-1977)
Type
Pattern
Year
1969
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#178044
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Lyre antelope divides denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITOIRE FRANCAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS.
1 F

Translation: French Afars and Issas territory

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1969 from Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) made of Aluminium weighing 1.3 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  1700 - - - - - -

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.