5000 Francs Independence, Cameroon

5000 Francs Independence, Cameroon, 1970 obverse image5000 Francs Independence, Cameroon, 1970 reverse image
5000 Francs Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cameroon flagCameroon
  • Years of Minting:
    1970
  • Period:
    Republic (1960-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5000 Francs Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.25-$185.00

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

5000 Francs Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Left-facing bust within circle at center, coat of arms at top, mirrored chains at left and right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Head of President El Hajj Ahmadou Ahidjo facing left.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5000 Francs Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Republique Federale du Cameroun Federal Republic of Cameroon El Hadj A. Ahidjo Paix·Travail·Patrie Peace·Work·Fatherland

Reverse:

10e anniversaire de l'independance 10th anniversary of independence Francs 5000 Francs

5000 Francs Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

5000 Francs Independence sizes
  • Weight:17.5 g
  • Diameter:32.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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