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2 Francs Double piedfort
1948 year| Aluminium | 10.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (French Equatorial Africa, 1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 F.
TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN
Unabridged legend: 2 Francs.
Translation: Territory of Cameroon.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Double piedfort) 1948 from Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) made of Aluminium weighing 10.3 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 10,000 pieces minted. It was designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French colonization of Cameroon and features the effigy of General Charles de Gaulle, the President of France at the time. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of African history.
