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5 Francs Guinéens
1962 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Francs Guinéens |
| Currency | Old franc (1959-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath. Motto of Guinea and establishment date of the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL - JUSTICE - SOLIDARITE
5
FRANCS
GUINEENS
LE PREMIER MARS 1960
Translation:
Work-Justice-Solidarity
5 Guinean Francs
1 March 1960
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the total mintage, 12,000,000 were minted in 1962 and 12,000,000 were minted in 1963.Interesting fact
The 5 Francs Guinéens 1962 coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who designed many coins and stamps for various countries, including France, Belgium, and several African nations. The coin features a portrait of President Ahmed Sékou Touré, who was the first president of Guinea and served from 1958 until his death in 1984. The coin's design also includes several symbols of Guinea's rich cultural heritage, such as a traditional mask and a rice stalk.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs Guinéens 1962 coin.
