French West Africa 2 Francs, 1948 – 1955

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French West Africa French West Africa
Currency CFA franc (1944 – 1958)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1948 – 1955
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.24
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1.94
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Francs from French West Africa. Issued from 1948 to 1955. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.24 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap. Several ships in the background. Date below exergue line, followed by privy mark.
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1955  Wing 1.4M — — € 2,80 € 2,80 — — € 12,00 (fr) Lec#12 17%
1948  Wing 12.7M € 0,22 € 0,54 € 0,72 € 2,10 € 3,50 € 3,50 € 3,50 (fr) Lec#11 91%

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