100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1975 front 100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1975 back
100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1975 photo
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100 Francs CFA Essai

1975 year
Nickel 7.05 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of the Congo
Period
People's Republic (1969-1992)
Type
Pattern
Year
1975
Value
100 Francs CFA 100 XAF = USD 0.17
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
7.05 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.74 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#152753
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE
ESSAI
100 FRANCS
1975

Translation:
Bank of Central African States
Trial

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 100 Francs CFA (Essai) 1975 from Republic of the Congo is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted. It was created as a trial coin, and the nickel composition was used as an experiment. The coin's design features the national emblem of the Republic of the Congo on one side and the denomination on the other. Due to its rarity, this coin is highly sought after by collectors, and its value can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  1700 - - - - - -

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) 1975 coin.