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25 Francs CFA Essai
1962 year| Aluminium bronze | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 25 Francs CFA (25 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
25
FRANCS
Translation: Trial
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is a mule, having an old reverse die with a wing privy mark.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Francs CFA (Essai) 1962 from Central African States made of Aluminium bronze weighing 8g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a trial or sample coin, and not intended for widespread use. This makes it a rare and unique collector's item for numismatists interested in the currency of the Central African States.
