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© Ma collection de monnaies
2 Francs
| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 2.24 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French West Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1955 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1944-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.94 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 F.
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Francs 1948-1955 coin from French West Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1948, just a year after the French West African colonies gained their independence from France and became the French Community. This period saw a significant shift in the political and economic landscape of the region, and the coin's design reflects this change. The coin features the profile of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress, symbolizing the newfound independence and identity of the French West African nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 12665000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs 1948-1955 coin.
