10 Francs (Independence) 1968 front 10 Francs (Independence) 1968 back
10 Francs (Independence) 1968 photo
© World Coin Gallery

10 Francs Independence

1968 year
Gold (.900) 3.2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Senegal
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
References
Numista
N#44430
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
1968  - - - - - -

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