Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
5 Francs CFA
| Aluminium bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Central African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-2003 |
| Value | 5 Francs CFA 5 XAF = USD 0.0084 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination within a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
Engravers: Robert Cochet, Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs CFA coin from Central African States was designed by the French artist and engraver, Pierre Gandon. He was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his design for this coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the Central African Republic, surrounded by a pattern of leaves and stars. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich natural resources and its connection to the French colonial era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 26000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 26010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 13300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 8700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 9500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 37000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 16200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 17000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 8500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 3500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs CFA 1973-2003 coin.
