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50 Francs CFA Félix Houphouët-Boigny
1966 year| Gold (.900) | 16 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 XOF) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESIDENT FELIX HOUPHOUET BOIGNY
* 1966 *
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 coin from Ivory Coast is that it features the portrait of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of Ivory Coast, who served from 1960 until his death in 1993. He was a key figure in the country's independence movement and is still widely respected in Ivory Coast and across Africa for his leadership and advocacy for African unity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs CFA (Félix Houphouët-Boigny) 1966 coin.
