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2 Francs Essai
1968 year| Aluminium | 2.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1967-1977) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lyre antelope divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS ·
2 FR.
Translation: French Afars and Issas territory
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1968 from Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) made of Aluminium weighing 2.2 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Essai) 1968 coin.
