Madagascar 5 Francs, 1953
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Information
Country
Madagascar
Madagascar
Currency
CFA franc
(1945 – 1963)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1953
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
31
Thickness (mm)
2.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Francs from Madagascar. Issued in 1953. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Female personification of the French Republic, wearing winged Phrygian cap with French tricolor left. Cargo ships in background.
- Reverse
- Value above three conjoined Zebu heads, flanked by sprays, value within horns.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1953
|
1.2K |
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