50 Francs CFA (Essai) 1976 front 50 Francs CFA (Essai) 1976 back
50 Francs CFA (Essai) 1976 photo
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50 Francs CFA Essai

1976 year
Nickel 4.7 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Central African States
Issuing bank
Bank of Central African States
Type
Pattern
Year
1976
Value
50 Francs CFA 50 XAF = USD 0.08
Currency
CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.7 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120062
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C
50 FRANCS

Engraver: Robert Cochet

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The letter appearing above the denomination of this coin indicates which country it was struck for use in.

A = Chad
B = Central African Republic
C = Republic of the Congo
D = Gabon
E = Cameroon

Documentation based on COBRA's findings concerning all the years and the markings on the coins: