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100 Francs Pattern
1971 year| Gold (.900) | 13.7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
100
FRANCS
ESSAI
1971
Translation: Central Bank. Trial.
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Pattern) 1971 from Cameroon is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Cameroon. The coin was minted in 1971 as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample coin for consideration by the government, but it was ultimately not accepted or circulated. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Pattern) 1971 coin.
