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25 Francs President Modibo Keita, "1967"
1967 year| Gold (.900) | 8.0 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mali › Mali (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 25 Francs (25 MLF) |
| Currency | Franc (1962-1984) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#101084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust of President Modibo, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⋆ PRESIDENT•MODIBO•KEITA ⋆
•⋆•⋆•⋆ 1967 ⋆•⋆•⋆•
Comment
The difference between the two types is the lettering on the reverse under the bust, "INDEPENDANCE 22 SEPT·1960" vs "1967".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1967 Mali 25 Francs coin is that it features the image of President Modibo Keita, who was the first president of Mali and served from 1960 until his death in 1977. He played a significant role in the country's transition from a French colony to an independent nation and was known for his efforts to modernize and develop Mali. The coin was issued in 1967, which was also the year that Keita declared Mali a one-party state, with the Democratic Union of Malian People (UDPM) being the only legal political party.
