Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
5 Francs CFA
| Aluminium-nickel-bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1965-1972 |
| Value | 5 Francs CFA (5 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nice private label.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs CFA coin from Central African States (1965-1972) is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 5 Francs CFA coin features a stylized image of a African woman wearing a traditional headdress and carrying a basket of fruit. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the rich cultural heritage of the Central African States and to promote unity among the member states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 9000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 5010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs CFA 1965-1972 coin.
