کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Western African States |
|---|---|
| سال | 1960 |
| نوع | Coin pattern |
| ارزش | 5 Francs CFA |
| واحد پول | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| ترکیب | Aluminium bronze |
| وزن | 3 g |
| قطر | 20 mm |
| ضخامت | 1 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| حکاک(ها) | Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | KM#E2 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Denomination |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
5 F. BANQUE CENTRALE ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE DE L`OUEST ESSAI (Translation: Central Bank of [the] West African States Trial) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Gazelle |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | G.B.L.BAZOR 1960 |
| لبه | Smooth |
| ضرابخانه |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1960 - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 8276253060 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The 1960 5 Francs CFA Essai from the Western African States marks the "Year of Africa," a pivotal period of independence from French colonial rule. Despite sovereignty, many nascent nations maintained monetary stability via the Communauté Financière Africaine (CFA) franc system. This Essai, or pattern coin, signifies the exploration of new numismatic identities, reflecting continuity and evolving national aspirations amidst decolonization and state-building.
Artistry: While specific engraver attribution for this Essai (KM#E2) is often unrecorded, its design aligns with Monnaie de Paris traditions. The artistic school favored allegorical or faunal representations. The 5 Francs denomination of