French Somaliland (1896-1967) 2 Francs, 1948 – 1949
Information
Country
French Somaliland (1896-1967)
French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Currency
Djibouti Franc CFA
(1945 – 1949)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1948 – 1949
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Francs from French Somaliland (1896-1967). Issued from 1948 to 1949. Struck in Aluminium. 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 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
- Plain
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