5 Francs 1964 front 5 Francs 1964 back
5 Francs 1964 photo
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5 Francs

1964 year
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) 3.73 g 31.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Comoro Islands
Period
Autonomous State of France (1961-1975)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1964
Value
5 Francs
Currency
CFA franc (1945-1975)
Composition
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight
3.73 g
Diameter
31.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 1975
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8780
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Palmtrees and coconuts surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIPEL DES COMORES
5
FRANCS

Translation: Comoros Archipelago

Engravers: Lucien Georges Bazor, GB

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Francs 1964 coin from Comoro Islands is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "Crowned Eagle" design, which has become a symbol of the Comorian currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1964  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 1964 coin.