French West Africa 2 Francs, 1948
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Information
Country
French West Africa
French West Africa
Currency
CFA franc
(1944 – 1958)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1948
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.3
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Francs from French West Africa. Issued in 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 27 mm and weighs 10.3 g.
- Obverse
- Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap. Several ships in the background. Date below exergue line, followed by privy mark.
- Reverse
- Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1948
|
2K |
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