5 Francs (Essai) 1968 front 5 Francs (Essai) 1968 back
5 Francs (Essai) 1968 photo
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5 Francs Essai

1968 year
Aluminium 3.8 g 31.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1967-1977)
Type
Pattern
Year
1968
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
31.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#178059
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Lyre antelope divides denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS ·
5 FR.

Translation: French Afars and Issas territory

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Francs (Essai) 1968 from Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) made of Aluminium weighing 3.8 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few samples minted, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  1700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Essai) 1968 coin.