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5000 Francs Georges Pompidou - essai
1971 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 12.2 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Gabon |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 5000 Francs (5000 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Bust of France President George Pompidou to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGES POMPIDOU
R·JOLY
ESSAI
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5000 Francs (Georges Pompidou - essai) 1971 from Gabon, made of Copper-aluminium-nickel and weighing 12.2g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted as a trial coin, and only a limited number of pieces were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Francs (Georges Pompidou - essai) 1971 coin.
