French Somaliland (1896-1967) 5 Francs, 1948
Information
Country
French Somaliland (1896-1967)
French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Currency
Djibouti Franc CFA
(1945 – 1949)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1948
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
31.1
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Francs from French Somaliland (1896-1967). Issued in 1948. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 31.1 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below, followed by privy mark. (FRENCH REPUBLIC FRENCH UNION)
- Reverse
- Head of a waterbuck (large antelope). Palm spread at top between long horns. Either side of head a shell with fish underneath. (FRENCH SOMALILAND)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1948
|
500K | € 0,54 | € 1,10 | € 1,70 | € 4,90 | € 6,30 | € 6,30 | € 6,30 |
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