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100 Francs Essai
1971 year| Nickel | 7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chad |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FCFA) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#152756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Different : Horn of plenty and Owl (Monnaie de Paris)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
100
FRANCS
ESSAI
1971
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Francs (Essai) 1971 from Chad is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coin, and its design features a portrait of President François Tombalbaye, who served as the first president of Chad from 1960 until his assassination in 1975. The coin's obverse side also includes the inscription "République du Tchad" and the date "1971," while the reverse side features a depiction of a lion, the national symbol of Chad, and the denomination "100 Francs." The coin's nickel composition and 7g weight make it stand out from other coins in the series, which were typically made of copper or copper-nickel and had a lower weight.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Essai) 1971 coin.
