© CGB
© CGB
20 Francs
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1967-1977) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1975 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Dhow - sailboat -, ocean liner, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS ·
20
FRANCS
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1862, France purchased the port, roadstead and anchorage of Obock in the Gulf of Tadjoura.It occupied the southern coast in 1885, then created the port of Djibouti, better situated on the route to Madagascar and Indochina.
Minted in 1968 by the Monnaie de Paris, Quai de Conti and in 1975 at the Établissement de Pessac.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of metals, specifically 92% copper, 6% aluminum, and 2% nickel, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs 1968-1975 coin.
