1 Franc CFA Essai, Central African States

1 Franc CFA Essai, Central African States, 1974 obverse image1 Franc CFA Essai, Central African States, 1974 reverse image
1 Franc CFA Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central African States flagCentral African States
  • Years of Minting:
    1974
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Franc CFA Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$18.00-$69.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Franc CFA Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination

Engraver:

Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Giant Elands

Engraver:

Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Franc CFA Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE 1974

Reverse:

ESSAI 1 FRANC

1 Franc CFA Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Franc CFA Essai sizes
  • Weight:1.3 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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