5 Francs, Djibouti

5 Francs, Djibouti, 1977-1999 obverse image5 Francs, Djibouti, 1977-1999 reverse image
5 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • Years of Minting:
    1977-1999
  • Period:
    Republic (1977-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.04-$115.95

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 waterbuck facing divides value, mint and privy marks at the bottom.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

A laurel wreath around Djibouti coat of arms: two fists each holding a knife, a round shield over a spear and a star on the top.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

5 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI 1991

Reverse:

· UNITE ···EGALITE ··· PAIX · 5 FR.

5 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

5 Francs sizes
  • Weight:3.5 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:2.3 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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