French Cameroon (1916-1960) 1 Franc, 1948

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Cameroon (1916-1960) French Cameroon (1916-1960)
Currency CFA franc
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1948
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.3
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from French Cameroon (1916-1960). Issued in 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.3 g.

Obverse
Left-facing bust of Liberty wearing winged Phyrigyan cap. Ships in background. (French Republic French Union. Pattern.)
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top. (Territory of Cameroon.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1948  Wing 2K

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