© Ben-jamin (CC0)
© Ben-jamin (CC0)
5 Francs
| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 3.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › Djibouti (1977-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1977-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1977-1999 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 DJF = USD 0.028 |
| Currency | Djibouti Franc (1977-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Head of waterbuck facing divides value, mint and privy marks at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· UNITE ···EGALITE ··· PAIX ·
5 FR.
Unabridged legend:
· UNITE ···EGALITE ··· PAIX ·
5 FRANCS
Translation:
Unity ··· Equality ··· Peace
5 Francs
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Djibouti's coat of arms was adopted during the country's declaration of independence on June 25, 1977. The two arms symbolize Djibouti's two ethnic groups: the Afars and the Issas.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs 1977-1999 coin from Djibouti is that it features the country's national emblem, a red star, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 1977-1999 coin.
