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10 Francs CFA Félix Houphouët-Boigny
1966 yearSilver (.925) | 25 g | 34.4 mm |
Issuer | Ivory Coast |
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Period | Republic (1960-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1966 |
Value | 10 Francs (10 XOF) |
Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 25 g |
Diameter | 34.4 mm |
Thickness | 2.9 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#12818 |
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Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Bust facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* PRESIDENT FELIX HOUPHOUET BOIGNY *
1966
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties exist with 2.9 and 3.5mm planchets.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 coin from Ivory Coast is that it features the portrait of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of the Republic of Ivory Coast, who served from 1960 until his death in 1993. He was a prominent figure in the country's struggle for independence from France and was known for his efforts to modernize and develop the country's economy. The coin was issued in 1966, just a few years after Ivory Coast gained its independence, and it serves as a symbol of the country's newfound independence and identity.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1966 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 coin.