5 Francs, Djibouti

5 Francs, Djibouti, 1959-1965 obverse image5 Francs, Djibouti, 1959-1965 reverse image
5 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • Years of Minting:
    1959-1965
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-1967)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 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.

5 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, followed by privy mark.

Engraver:


Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

5 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR CB 1959

Reverse:


COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 5 FR·S

5 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

5 Francs sizes
  • Weight:3.5 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:2.1 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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