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© Numista (CC BY)
50 Francs CFA non-magnetic
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-2011 |
| Value | 50 Francs CFA 50 XOF = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Denomination within a mixture of beans, grains, and nuts.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE
50 FRANCS
1989
Translation:
West African Monetary Union
50 Francs
1989
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On the obverse there are two logos: initials of engraver Raymond Joly and stylized « A.G.M.M. » (Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles)