© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
100 Francs Pattern
1965 year| Nickel | 11.90 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 11.90 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination, date above, without ESSAI
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1965
100
FRANCS
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Francs coin was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. Pétel. Pétel was a renowned artist who also designed coins for several other countries, including France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The coin's design features a portrait of a young woman representing the Central African Republic, surrounded by a pattern of leaves and stars. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of the Central African Republic, along with the denomination and year of issue.
