French West Africa 5 Francs, 1956

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French West Africa French West Africa
Currency CFA franc (1944 – 1958)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1956
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1.75
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from French West Africa. Issued in 1956. Struck in Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap. Divided date. NOTE: Privy mark above 19 of date G.B.L. Bazor signature on the collar.
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1956  Wing 85M € 0,07 € 0,64 € 0,64 € 1,30 € 1,30 € 1,30 € 3,30

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