1 Franc Essai, Cameroon

1 Franc Essai, Cameroon, 1969 obverse image1 Franc Essai, Cameroon, 1969 reverse image
1 Franc Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cameroon flagCameroon
  • Years of Minting:
    1969
  • Period:
    Republic (1960-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Franc Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.99-$77.94

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

1 Franc Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination within wreath of major Cameroonian crops, including cotton, coffee, cocoa and grains.

Engraver:

Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Three giant elands left, date below.

Engraver:

Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Franc Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE BANQUE CENTRALE G.B.L.BAZOR 1969 CAMEROUN

Reverse:

ESSAI 1 FRANC

1 Franc Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Franc Essai sizes
  • Weight:1.3 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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