1 Franc CFA, Western African States

Main information

Country:
Western African States
Years of Minting:
1961-1975
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$2.14-$5.70

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

Reverse

Description:

A gazelle with the date below

Engraver:

Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Emblem of Central Bank of West African States and denomination

Engraver:

Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

1 F. BANQUE CENTRALE ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST

Reverse:

1965

Composition

Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

Weight:1.3 g
Diameter:23 mm
Thickness:1.59 mm
Edge:Smooth

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1 Franc CFA, Western African States

Main information

Reference Price

$2.14-$5.70

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Designer:

Obverse

Description:

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Designer:

Edge

Description:

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