100 Francs CFA Essai, Central African Republic

100 Francs CFA Essai, Central African Republic, 1971 obverse image100 Francs CFA Essai, Central African Republic, 1971 reverse image
100 Francs CFA Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  • Years of Minting:
    1971
  • Period:
    Republic (1960-1976)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
100 Francs CFA Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$12.00-$99.00

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

100 Francs CFA Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination within circle, date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Three giant eland (Antelopes) left.

Engraver:

Lucien George Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

100 Francs CFA Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE G.B.L.BAZOR CR

Reverse:

BANQUE CENTRALE 100 FRANCS ESSAI 1971

100 Francs CFA Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

100 Francs CFA Essai sizes
  • Weight:7.04 g
  • Diameter:25.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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