1 Franc CFA, Western African States

1 Franc CFA, Western African States, 1976-2011 obverse image1 Franc CFA, Western African States, 1976-2011 reverse image
1 Franc CFA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Western African States flagWestern African States
  • Years of Minting:
    1976-2011
  • 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)
1 Franc CFA Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The denomination with the date below

Engraver:

Jean-Pierre Réthoré

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Emblem of Central Bank of West African States

Engraver:

Jean-Pierre Réthoré

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Franc CFA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST JPR

Reverse:

1 FRANC UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE 1978 JP. RĒTHORĒ

1 Franc CFA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Steel

Size

1 Franc CFA sizes
  • Weight:1.65 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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