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© Ben-jamin (CC0)
5 Francs CFA
| Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1961-1962 |
| Value | 5 Francs CFA (5 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
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
The 5 Francs CFA coin from Central African States was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Monaco, and Luxembourg. The coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the Central African Republic, surrounded by the country's name in French and the denomination. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs CFA 1961-1962 coin.
