10 000 Francs Independence, Pattern

€69,615.00
IssuerChad
Year1970
TypePattern
Value10 000 Francs (10 000 FCFA)
CurrencyCFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973)
CompositionCopper-aluminium-nickel
Weight27 g
Dimensions44 mm
Thickness2.30 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)G Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E1
Obverse descriptionArms above Cross of Lorraine, denomination below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES 10.000 FRANCS ESSAI
(Translation: Republic of Chad Unity, Work, Progress Trial)
Reverse descriptionHead of President De Gaulle facing right, date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGENERAL DE GAULLE G. SIMON 1960
EdgeReeded
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1970  - Proof - 4 000
Catalog ID4414875810
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