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1 Franc Pattern
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 5.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (French Equatorial Africa, 1945-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
• TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN •
Translation: Territory of Cameroon.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc coin from Cameroon was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and medals for France and its colonies. Decaris' design for the coin features a stylized portrait of a Cameroonian woman on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of a coffee tree on the reverse (back side). The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich natural resources and its connection to the French colonial empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Pattern) 1948 coin.
