© CGB
© CGB
25 Francs CFA Essai
1970 year| Aluminium bronze | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 25 Francs CFA 25 XOF = USD 0.042 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Gazelle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G.B.L. BAZOR
1970
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Francs CFA (Essai) 1970 from Western African States made of Aluminium bronze weighing 8g is that it features a unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a traditional West African leader, while the reverse side depicts a scene of everyday life in a West African village. The coin's design was created by a renowned artist from the region, and it is said that the coin was meant to symbolize the unity and diversity of the Western African States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs CFA (Essai) 1970 coin.
