Afars and Issas (1967-1977) 5 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 5 Francs
Year 1968 – 1975
Ruler French Overseas Territory (1967–1977)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from Afars and Issas (1967-1977). Issued from 1968 to 1975. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head left wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the backgroud. Date below. (French Republic)
Reverse
Lyre antelope divides denomination.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1975  Dolphin 300K € 0,54 € 2,40 € 2,80 € 7,10 € 7,10 € 7,10 78%
1968  Owl 100K — — — — — € 14,00 33%

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