50 Francs (Independence) ND (1967) front 50 Francs (Independence) ND (1967) back
50 Francs (Independence) ND (1967) photo
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50 Francs Independence ND

1967 year
Gold (.900) 16.0 g 28.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mali › Mali (1960-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1967
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspMLF)
Currency
Franc (1962-1984)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
16.0 g
Diameter
28.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#64608
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of President Modibo, date of independence below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
⋆ PRESIDENT • MODIBO • KEITA ⋆
INDEPENDANCE 22 SEPT•1960

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The difference between the two types is the lettering on the reverse under the bust, "INDEPENDANCE 22 SEPT·1960" vs "1967".

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Mali's independence from France in 1960.