© Ben-jamin (CC0)
© Ben-jamin (CC0)
10 Francs CFA
| Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1981 |
| Value | 10 Francs CFA 10 XOF = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
A gazelle above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G.B.L. BAZOR
1981
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs CFA coin from Western African States is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Normand, who also designed several other coins for various African countries during the colonial era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 3500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 8500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 17000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 18000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 11000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 20620000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 11000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 15900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs CFA 1966-1981 coin.
