5000 Francs (Bongo) 1969 front 5000 Francs (Bongo) 1969 back
5000 Francs (Bongo) 1969 photo
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5000 Francs Bongo

1969 year
Gold (.900) 17.500 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Gabon
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1969
Value
5000 Francs (5000&nbspFCFA)
Currency
CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
17.500 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61050
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Reliquary figure of Bakota, denomination below, arms above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCS 5000 FRANCS
NI

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1969 Gabon 5000 Francs (Bongo) gold coin features a unique design, with a portrait of President Omar Bongo on one side and the national emblem of Gabon on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Gabon's independence from France.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  4000 - - - - - -

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