French Somaliland (1896-1967) 5 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 5 Francs
Year 1959 – 1965
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 31
Thickness (mm) 2.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from French Somaliland (1896-1967). Issued from 1959 to 1965. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below, followed by privy mark. (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
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1965  Owl 200K — € 0,65 € 3,00 — — — 27%
1959  Owl 500K € 1,30 € 2,50 € 2,90 € 5,40 € 10,00 € 10,00 83%

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