Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
25 Francs CFA
1962 year| Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 25 Francs CFA (25 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
FRANCS
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nice private label.
Interesting fact
The 25 Francs CFA coin from Central African States was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for France and its colonies. Decaris' design for the 25 Francs CFA coin features a portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress, surrounded by the words "République Centrafricaine" (Central African Republic) and the date "1962." The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in many African cultures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs CFA 1962 coin.
