French West Africa 10 Francs, 1956
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Information
Country
French West Africa
French West Africa
Currency
CFA franc
(1944 – 1958)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
10 Francs
Year
1956
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Francs from French West Africa. Issued in 1956. Struck in Aluminium bronze. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap. Divided date. NOTE: Privy mark above 19 of date G.B.L. Bazor signature on the collar. (French Republic)
- Reverse
- Leptoceros gazelle head facing, divides denomination, various crops. (Trial French West Africa)
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1956
|
2.3K |
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