20 Francs 1965 front 20 Francs 1965 back
20 Francs 1965 photo
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20 Francs

1965 year
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 4 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1965
Value
20 Francs
Currency
French Somaliland Franc (1949-1967)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11680
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

2 boats, a dhow, an ocean liner, denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
20
FRANCS

Translation: FRENCH SOMALILAND

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of metals, with 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965  200000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs 1965 coin.