5 Francs, French West Africa

5 Francs, French West Africa, 1956 obverse image5 Francs, French West Africa, 1956 reverse image
5 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    French West Africa flagFrench West Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1956
  • 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)
5 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.75-$54.99

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:

Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap. Divided date. NOTE: Privy mark above 19 of date G.B.L. Bazor signature on the collar.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

5 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

19 56 G.B.L. BAZOR REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Reverse:

5 F. AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE

5 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)

Size

5 Francs sizes
  • Weight:3 g
  • Diameter:20 mm
  • Thickness:1.75 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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