Central African States 5 Francs CFA, 1965 – 1972

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Central African States Central African States
Currency CFA franc
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Francs CFA
Year 1965 – 1972
Composition Aluminium-nickel-bronze
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs CFA from Central African States. Issued from 1965 to 1972. Struck in Aluminium-nickel-bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Three giant elands left, date below. (Equatorial African States
Central Bank
Cameroon)
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1972  Owl 5M — € 2,20 € 2,20 — — 21%
1970  Owl 9M € 0,54 € 0,99 € 1,40 € 1,50 € 2,20 42%
1968  Owl 5M — € 1,90 € 2,30 — — 27%
1967  Owl 4M — € 2,00 — — — 17%
1965  Owl 7M € 1,10 € 1,90 € 3,20 — — 28%

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