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10 Francs Independence; Trial Strike
1960 year| Bronze | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Gabon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#177973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms with supporters above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE
10 Fr.
INDEPENDANCE 17 AOÛT 1960
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Francs coin from Gabon was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. L. Pétel. Pétel was a well-known artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The coin features a portrait of President Léon M'ba, who was the first president of Gabon after it gained independence from France in 1960. The coin's design was meant to symbolize Gabon's independence and its connection to France.
