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© Aurora Numismatica
50 Francs Independence; Trial Strike
1960 year| Gold | 16 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Gabon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#400100 |
|---|---|
| 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 was designed to commemorate Gabon's independence from France in 1960. The coin features an image of a traditional Gabonese woman on the obverse side, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of Gabon surrounded by the words "République Gabonaise" (Gabonese Republic). The coin was minted in gold as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a proof or sample coin. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
