Catalog
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1958 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 40 Francs (40 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Lec#23 |
| Obverse description | Denomination inside bracelet like circle with five shells. Lettering outside with some symbols. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
BANQUE D EMISSION 40 FRANCS (Translation: Issuing bank) |
| Reverse description | Heavily stylized native female looking right with lettering around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
AFRIQUE CENTRALE (Translation: Central Africa) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1958) - - 23 |
| Numisquare ID | 1014708910 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1958 40 Francs Pattern for French Equatorial Africa (AEF) originates from a pivotal decolonization period. Issued by the AEF, a federation of territories including Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, and Chad, this coin reflects France's 1958 constitutional referendum. Under Charles de Gaulle's Fifth Republic, the AEF chose membership in the new French Community, a brief transitional phase before its constituent territories gained full independence by 1960. This pattern signifies an early attempt at a distinct monetary identity amidst profound political flux.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is typically unrecorded, its artistry aligns with post-war French numismatic traditions.