5 Francs / 1 Ariary 1996 front 5 Francs / 1 Ariary 1996 back
5 Francs / 1 Ariary 1996 photo
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5 Francs / 1 Ariary

1996 year
Stainless steel 5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Madagascar
Period
Third Republic (1992-2010)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1996
Value
5 Francs = 1 Ariary 1 MGF = USD 0.00023
Currency
Franc (1963-2004)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#6093
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value within the horns of an ox head above sprigs.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
ARIARY

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Francs / 1 Ariary 1996 coin from Madagascar has a unique feature - it has a holographic security strip on the reverse side, which displays a moving image of a lemur when tilted at different angles. This feature was introduced to prevent counterfeiting and adds an extra layer of security to the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs / 1 Ariary 1996 coin.