100 Francs 1971-1972 front 100 Francs 1971-1972 back
100 Francs 1971-1972 photo
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100 Francs

 
Nickel 7 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Gabon
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1972
Value
100 Francs (100&nbspFCFA)
Currency
CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2475
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Denomination within circle, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
100
FRANCS
1971

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 100 Francs coin from Gabon, minted between 1971 and 1972, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "keyhole" shaped hole in the center, which was designed to help distinguish it from other coins in circulation. This distinctive feature makes it stand out from other coins and adds to its collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  1300000 - - - - - -
1972  2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs 1971-1972 coin.