Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
10 Francs CFA
| Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1961-1962 |
| Value | 10 Francs CFA (10 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
FRANCS
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nice private label.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs CFA coin from Central African States (1961-1962) 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 this coin features a portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse, and a stylized image of a baobab tree on the reverse. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs CFA 1961-1962 coin.
