40 Francs Pattern

€453,069.00
IssuerFrench Equatorial Africa (Central African States)
Year1958
TypePattern
Value40 Francs (40 FCFA)
CurrencyCFA franc (1945-1960)
CompositionAluminium bronze
Weight8 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lec#23
Obverse descriptionDenomination inside bracelet like circle with five shells. Lettering outside with some symbols.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBANQUE D EMISSION 40 FRANCS
(Translation: Issuing bank)
Reverse descriptionHeavily stylized native female looking right with lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAFRIQUE CENTRALE
(Translation: Central Africa)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1958)  - - 23
Catalog ID1014708910
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