French Somaliland (1896-1967) 1 Franc, 1948

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Information

Country French Somaliland (1896-1967) French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Currency Djibouti Franc CFA (1945 – 1949)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1948
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.3
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from French Somaliland (1896-1967). Issued in 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.3 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
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1948  Wing 2K Monnaie de Paris (wing)

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