Guinea 5 Francs Guinéens, 1962

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guinea Guinea
Currency Old franc (1959 – 1971)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Francs Guinéens
Year 1962
Ruler Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1.52
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs Guinéens from Guinea. Issued in 1962. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of Sekou Toure right (Republic of Guinea)
Reverse
Denomination within wreath. Motto of Guinea and establishment date of the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea. (Work-Justice-Solidarity
5 Guinean Francs
1 March 1960)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1962  24M € 1,40 € 2,50 € 3,80 € 4,10 € 6,50 Minted in 1962-1963 99%
1962  — — — — — — Proof 1.5%

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