French Somaliland (1896-1967) 5 Francs, 1948
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Country
French Somaliland (1896-1967)
French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Currency
Djibouti Franc CFA
(1945 – 1949)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1948
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
15.2
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Francs from French Somaliland (1896-1967). Issued in 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 31 mm and weighs 15.2 g.
- Obverse
- Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below, followed by privy mark. (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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1948
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