© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
10 Francs / 2 Ariary FAO
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1958-1975) Second Republic (1975-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1989 |
| Value | 10 Francs = 2 Ariary 2 MGF = USD 0.00045 |
| Currency | Franc (1963-2004) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value within horns of ox head flanked by sprigs and marks
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
FRANCS
ARIARY ROA
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Madagascar. The country gained independence from France in 1960, and the coin was introduced in 1970, just a decade later. The coin's design features a profile of a Malagasy woman on one side and the national emblem on the other, symbolizing the country's shift towards independence and self-determination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 5050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 9500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 3800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 3800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 5300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs / 2 Ariary (FAO) 1970-1989 coin.
