10 000 Francs (Independence; Pattern) 1970 front 10 000 Francs (Independence; Pattern) 1970 back
10 000 Francs (Independence; Pattern) 1970 photo
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10 000 Francs Independence; Pattern

1970 year
Copper-aluminium-nickel 27 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Chad
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1970
Value
10 000 Francs (10 000&nbspFCFA)
Currency
CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973)
Composition
Copper-aluminium-nickel
Weight
27 g
Diameter
44 mm
Thickness
2.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#69615
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Head of President De Gaulle facing right, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENERAL DE GAULLE
G. SIMON
1960

Engraver: G Simon

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Struck with the date 1960 to memorialize Chad's independence from French Equatorial Africa.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10,000 Francs coin from Chad features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chadian woman wearing a colorful headdress and carrying a vessel on her head, while the reverse side features a stunning representation of a lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage in Chadian culture. The coin's design was created by the French engraver and sculptor, Pierre-Yves Muller, who was known for his work on various coins and medals. The Pattern 10,000 Francs coin was never issued for circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  4000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Francs (Independence; Pattern) 1970 coin.