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5 Francs World Fisheries Conference
| Aluminium | 3.85 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Comoro Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Islamic Republic (1975-2001) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1984-1992 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 KMF = USD 0.011 |
| Currency | Franc (1976-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
West Indian Ocean Coelacanth fish left
Binomial Name: Latimeria chalumnae
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering: CONFERENCE MONDIALE SUR LES PECHES
Translation: World Conference on Fisheries
Edge
Plain
Comment
West Indian Ocean coelacanth is primarily found near the Comoro Islands. It is also known as the African coelacanth to differentiate it with Indonesian coelacanth which is known as East Indian Ocean coelacanth.Both are critically endangered species.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the theme of fisheries and marine life. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Comorian fishing boat, while the reverse side features a variety of fish species and a stylized wave pattern. This design was created by the Comorian artist, Abdallah Msabaha, and it was meant to highlight the importance of fisheries in the Comorian economy and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (World Fisheries Conference) 1984-1992 coin.
