© nalaberong
© nalaberong
5 Francs
| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 3.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-1967) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1965 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | French Somaliland Franc (1949-1967) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Head of a waterbuck (large antelope).
Palm spread at top between long horns.
Either side of head a shell with fish underneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
5 FR·S
Translation: FRENCH SOMALILAND
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
The waterbuck is a large antelope.Binomial Name: Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change for Djibouti. The country was a French colony until 1967, and the coin was minted during the transition period when Djibouti was gaining its independence. This coin is a piece of history that represents the country's journey towards self-governance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 1959-1965 coin.
