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5 Francos CFA ESSAI
1985 year| Aluminium bronze | 2.97 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1968-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 5 Francos CFA 5 XAF = USD 0.0084 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1984-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DES ETATS DE
L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE
ESSAI
5
FRANCOS
1985
Translation: Bank of [the] Central African States
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francos CFA (ESSAI) 1985 from Equatorial Guinea is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin depicts a stylized image of a traditional African hut, surrounded by palm trees and a crescent moon. This design was intended to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francos CFA (ESSAI) 1985 coin.
