Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
2 Francs
1948 year| Aluminium | 2.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (French Equatorial Africa, 1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 F.
TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN
Translation: 2 francs. Territory of Cameroon.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Francs 1948 coin from Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) made of Aluminium weighing 2.2 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the country. In 1948, Cameroon was still a French colony, but it was in the process of transitioning towards independence. This coin was minted during that transition period, making it a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs 1948 coin.
