Afars and Issas (1967-1977) 20 Francs, 1968 – 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 20 Francs
Year 1968 – 1975
Ruler French Overseas Territory (1967–1977)
Composition Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Francs from Afars and Issas (1967-1977). Issued from 1968 to 1975. Struck in Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head left wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the backgroud. Date below.
Reverse
Dhow - sailboat -, ocean liner, denomination above.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1975  Dolphin 300K € 0,63 € 4,80 € 5,70 € 8,30 € 14,00 Lec#66 55%
1968  Owl 300K € 0,99 € 5,40 € 5,60 € 7,50 € 11,00 Lec#65 62%

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