Afars and Issas (1967-1977) 50 Francs, 1970 – 1975

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Afars and Issas (1967-1977) Afars and Issas (1967-1977)
Currency Afars and Issas Franc (1967 – 1977)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 50 Francs
Year 1970 – 1975
Ruler French Overseas Territory (1967–1977)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Francs from Afars and Issas (1967-1977). Issued from 1970 to 1975. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 7 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head left wearing a phrygian cap, date below. (French Republic)
Reverse
Pair of dromedary camels: one standing, the other kneeling down; denomination above. (French Territories of Afars and Issas)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1975  Dolphin 180K € 3,80 € 6,20 € 6,20 € 7,00 € 8,70 Lec#69 32%
1970  Owl 600K € 2,50 € 4,40 € 6,50 € 10,00 € 10,00 Lec#68 82%

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