25 Francs CFA (FAO; Trial) 1980 front 25 Francs CFA (FAO; Trial) 1980 back
25 Francs CFA (FAO; Trial) 1980 photo
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25 Francs CFA FAO; Trial

1980 year
Gold (.917) 10 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Western African States
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Western African States
Type
Pattern
Year
1980
Value
25 Francs CFA 25 XOF = USD 0.042
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#87841
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Native woman filling a tube

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1980

Engraver: A.G.M.M

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Francs CFA (FAO; Trial) 1980 from Western African States made of Gold (.917) weighing 10g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin, and only a small number of samples were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  5 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs CFA (FAO; Trial) 1980 coin.