10 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 front 10 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 back
10 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 photo
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10 Francs CFA Félix Houphouët-Boigny

1966 year
Silver (.925) 25 g 34.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Ivory Coast
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1966
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspXOF)
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
References
Numista
N#12818
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
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.