5000 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1982 front 5000 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1982 back
5000 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1982 photo
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5000 Francs CFA Monetary Union; Trial

1982 year
Silver (.900) 24.95 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Western African States
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Western African States
Type
Pattern
Year
1982
Value
5000 Francs CFA 5000 XOF = USD 8.34
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
24.95 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#119934
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RENFORCEMENT DE LA SOLIDARITE ET DE LA COHESION DE L'UNION MONETAIRE
BENIN
NIGER
COTE D'IVOIRE
SENEGAL
HAUTE VOLTA
TOGO
5000
FRANCS
1982

Translation:
Reinforcement of the Solidarity and Cohesion of the Monetary Union
Benin Niger Ivory Coast Senegal Upper Volta Togo

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5000 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1982 from Western African States is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin to test the design and production process, but it was never distributed to the public. Instead, it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  1700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Francs CFA (Monetary Union; Trial) 1982 coin.