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5 Francs CFA Essai
1961 year| Aluminium bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Central Bank of Equatorial African states and Cameroon |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 5 Francs CFA (5 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
5
FRANCS
Translation: Trial
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs CFA (Essai) 1961 from Central African States made of Aluminium bronze weighing 3g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was only produced as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a trial or sample coin and not intended for widespread use. This makes it a rare and unique collector's item for numismatists interested in the currency of the Central African States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs CFA (Essai) 1961 coin.
