1 Franc

€1.00
IssuerFrench West Africa
Year1948-1955
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc (1 FCFA)
CurrencyCFA franc (1944-1958)
CompositionAluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3, Schön#3
Obverse descriptionMarianne`s head, facing left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap. Several ships in the background. Date below exergue line, followed by privy mark.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1948
(Translation: French Republic French Union)
Reverse descriptionLeptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 F. AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
(Translation: French West Africa)
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1948  - - 30 110 000
1955  - - 5 200 000
Catalog ID4639303500
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