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5000 Francs CFA Monetary Union; Trial
1982 year| Gold (.900) | 14.49 g | 26 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 14.49 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#46223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 FRANC
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 made of Gold (.900) weighing 14.49 g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin for a proposed monetary union between several Western African countries, but the project was ultimately abandoned, making this coin a rare and unique collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
