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10 Francs Independence
1968 yearGold (.900) | 3.2 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | Senegal |
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Period | Republic (1960-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1968 |
Value | 10 Francs 10 XOF = USD 0.017 |
Currency | CFA franc (1945-date) |
Composition | Gold (.900) |
Weight | 3.2 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#44430 |
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Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Stars above value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 FRANCS
1968
INDEPENDANCE 4 AVRIL 1960
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Independence) 1968 coin from Senegal is that it was minted to commemorate the country's independence from France, which was achieved on April 4, 1960. The coin's design features a portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor, the first president of Senegal, and the reverse side depicts the country's national symbols, including the lion and the baobab tree. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in African coins.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1968 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Independence) 1968 coin.