Central African States 5 Francs CFA, 1961 – 1962

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Central African States Central African States
Currency CFA franc
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Francs CFA
Year 1961 – 1962
Composition Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1.5

Description

5 Francs CFA from Central African States. Issued from 1961 to 1962. Struck in Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Three giant elands left, date below. (Equatorial African States
Central Bank
Cameroon)
Reverse
Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1962  Owl 5M € 1,90 € 2,20 € 2,60 € 2,60 € 2,60 39%
1961  Owl 10M € 0,54 € 1,10 € 1,60 — — 73%

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