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2 Francs Pattern
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 10 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 F.
• TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN •
Translation: Territory of Cameroon.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs coin from Cameroon was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and medals for France and its colonies. Decaris' design for the coin features a portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress and a necklace, surrounded by the words "République du Cameroun" (Republic of Cameroon) and the date "1948." The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in African culture. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Pattern) 1948 coin.
