© African Coins
© African Coins
100 Francs FAO, magnetic
1999 year| Nickel plated steel | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Comoro Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Islamic Republic (1975-2001) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 100 Francs 100 KMF = USD 0.22 |
| Currency | Franc (1976-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
A crescent to the right with 4 stars, value and date in the centre, bank name below.
Lettering:
100
FRANCS
1999
BANQUE CENTRALE DES COMORES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Francs coin from Comoro Islands, minted in 1999, has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is due to the nickel plating on the steel core, which gives it a distinctive magnetic properties. This feature was incorporated as an anti-counterfeiting measure, making it easier for people to distinguish the genuine coin from counterfeit ones.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (FAO, magnetic) 1999 coin.
