French West Africa 1 Franc, 1948 – 1955

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French West Africa French West Africa
Currency CFA franc (1944 – 1958)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1948 – 1955
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.3
Diameter (mm) 23
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from French West Africa. Issued from 1948 to 1955. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.3 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. (French Republic French Union)
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops. (French West Africa)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1955  Wing 5.2M — € 2,00 € 2,00 € 2,00 € 2,20 € 2,90 22%
1948  Wing 30.1M € 0,60 € 1,10 € 2,10 € 3,30 € 4,00 € 4,00 89%

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