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10 Francs
1964 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Comoro Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Autonomous State of France (1961-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Plants on mantle with shells flanking, denomination at center, fish below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
FRANCS
ARCHIPEL DES COMORES
Translation: Comoro Islands
Engravers: Lucien Georges Bazor, GB
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs 1964 coin from Comoro Islands is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Sultan Ahmed bin Thabit, who ruled the Comoro Islands from 1960 to 1975, while the reverse side features a traditional Comorian boat, known as a "dhow," sailing through the waters of the Indian Ocean. The design of the coin was created by the French engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for different countries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs 1964 coin.
