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10 Francs CFA
| Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1964 |
| Value | 10 Francs CFA 10 XOF = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Gazelle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G.B.L.BAZOR
1959
Engraver: Gabriel-Bernard Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs CFA coin from Western African States (1959-1964) is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 10 Francs CFA coin features a stylized portrait of a West African woman wearing a traditional headdress and necklace. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the rich cultural heritage of the Western African States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs CFA 1959-1964 coin.
