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25 Francs Guinéens
1959 year| Aluminium bronze | 7.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 25 Francs Guinéens |
| Currency | Old franc (1959-1971) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Denomination in three lines flanked by palms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LE 2 OCTOBRE 1958
TRAVAIL-JUSTICE-SOLIDARITÉ
25
FRANCS
GUINEENS
Translation:
October 2, 1958
Work-Justice-Solidarity
25 Guinean Francs
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 25 Francs Guinéens 1959 coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who designed many coins and stamps for various countries, including France, Belgium, and several African nations. The coin features a portrait of President Ahmed Sékou Touré, who was the first president of Guinea and served from 1958 until his death in 1984. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a rice stalk, which was a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Guinea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs Guinéens 1959 coin.
