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50 Francs Independence; Trial Strike
1960 year| Bronze | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Gabon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#177971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms with supporters above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE
50 Fr.
INDEPENDANCE 17 AOÛT 1960
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Francs coin from Gabon was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Normand, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for various African countries during the colonial era. The coin features a portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse, and on the reverse, it depicts a stylized representation of a baobab tree, which is a common motif in African art and symbolizes longevity, wisdom, and vitality. The coin was minted in 1960 as a trial strike to commemorate Gabon's independence from France, and only a limited number of coins were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
