5 Francs Maliens 1961 front 5 Francs Maliens 1961 back
5 Francs Maliens 1961 photo
© Ulmo

5 Francs Maliens

1961 year
Aluminium 1 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Mali › Mali (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1961
Value
5 Francs (5&nbspMLF)
Currency
Franc (1962-1984)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#1115
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denominaion above crossed leaves

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS MALIENS

Translation: 5 Malian Francs

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Francs Maliens 1961 coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Patey. Patey was a prominent artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The coin's design features a stylized portrait of a Malian woman wearing a traditional headdress, surrounded by the country's name and the denomination. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in Malian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1961  - - - - - -

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