Glorioso Islands 5 Francs, 1953 – 1958

SOFIM

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Glorioso Islands Glorioso Islands
Currency CFP franc (1945 – 9999)
Coin type Token
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1953 – 1958
Composition Aluminium
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled, countermarked
Weight (g) 3.8
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from Glorioso Islands. Issued from 1953 to 1958. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.8 g.

Obverse
Marianne left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 boats in the background.
Reverse
Round countermark: -C- SOFIM ILES GLORIEUSES On a 5 Francs Madagascar coin
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1958  Wing — 50%
1953  Wing — 50%

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