2 Francs, Djibouti

2 Francs, Djibouti, 1948-1949 obverse image2 Francs, Djibouti, 1948-1949 reverse image
2 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • Years of Minting:
    1948-1949
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.04-$299.99

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

2 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Head of a waterbuck (large antelope).Palm spread at top between long horns.Either side of head a shell with fish underneath.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

2 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1949

Reverse:

COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 2 FR.S

2 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

2 Francs sizes
  • Weight:2.2 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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