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
Chad
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
Thickness
1.57 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5767
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Face valueAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
100 FRANCS
1971

Edge

Milled

Comment

The giant eland is also known as the Lord Derby eland
Binomial Name: Taurotragus derbianus

Interesting fact

The 100 Francs coin from Chad was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. L. B. C. (1884-1971). The obverse of the coin features a portrait of President François Tombalbaye, who served as the first president of Chad from 1960 until his assassination in 1975. The reverse of the coin features a depiction of a traditional Chadian village, with a prominent baobab tree in the center. The coin's designer, Auguste C. L. B. C., was known for his work on various coins and medals for different countries, including several African nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  5000000 - - - - - -
1972  5000000 - - - - - -

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.