© CGB
© CGB
10 Francs CFA Essai
1959 year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 10 Francs CFA 10 XOF = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Gazelle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G.B.L.BAZOR
1959
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Francs CFA (Essai) 1959 was a trial coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted in 1959 as a test coin for the West African CFA franc, which was a currency used in several West African countries that were formerly French colonies. The coin was made of aluminum bronze and weighed 4 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value. Despite its small weight, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
