100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1967 front 100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1967 back
100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1967 photo
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100 Francs CFA Essai

1967 year
Nickel 5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Western African States
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Western African States
Type
Pattern
Year
1967
Value
100 Francs CFA (100&nbspXOF)
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#119932
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE
100 FRANCS
1967

Translation: West African Monetary Union

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1967 is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted in 1967 as a trial coin for the West African CFA franc, which was a currency used in several West African countries. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1967  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1967 coin.