French Somaliland (1896-1967) 2 Francs, 1959 – 1965

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Somaliland (1896-1967) French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Currency Djibouti Franc (1949 – 1967)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1959 – 1965
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.2
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1.96
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Francs from French Somaliland (1896-1967). Issued from 1959 to 1965. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.2 g.

Obverse
Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below. (FRENCH REPUBLIC)
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
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1965  Owl 240K — € 0,54 € 4,80 € 6,50 € 6,90 44%
1959  Owl 200K € 2,70 € 4,20 € 4,20 € 6,10 € 6,10 68%

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