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5 Francs Guinéens
1985 year| Brass clad steel | 2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 5 Francs Guinéens 5 GNF = USD 0.00058 |
| Currency | New franc (1985-date) |
| Composition | Brass clad steel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Palm leaf with denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
GUINÉENS
Translation: Five Guinean Francs
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs Guinéens 1985 coin was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Pierre-Yves Artaud. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of the Guinean president, Ahmed Sékou Touré, on the obverse side, and a scene of a farmer working in a field on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1985 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Guinea's independence from France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs Guinéens 1985 coin.
