| Issuer | Djibouti (1977-date) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 250 Francs |
| Currency | Djibouti Franc (1977-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Dimensions | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#42, Schön#38 |
| Obverse description | 2 laurel branches enclosing the coat of arms of the country: a central vertical spear behind a traditional shield behind which two arms carry swords (both arms symbolize the two ethnic groups in Djibouti: the Afars and the Issas). The coat of arms of Djibouti was adopted during the declaration of independence June 25, 1977. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI
2012 (Translation: Republic of Djibouti) |
| Reverse description | Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus)facing right (the Francolin is a threatened bird of Djibouti). Gogorri in Somali and Kokaaqe in Afar languages, it is endemic and lives only in the Monts Goda and Mabla (Day and Medeho forests). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | UNITÉ ···· ÉGALITÉ ···· PAIX
250 FRANCS (Translation: Unity Equality Peace) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2012 - - |
| Catalog ID | 6152993000 |
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