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| 発行体 | Western African States |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 1960 |
| 種類 | Coin pattern |
| 額面 | 5 Francs CFA |
| 通貨 | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| 材質 | Aluminium bronze |
| 重量 | 3 g |
| 直径 | 20 mm |
| 厚さ | 1 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Milled |
| 向き | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 彫刻師 | Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | KM#E2 |
| 表面の説明 | Denomination |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
5 F. BANQUE CENTRALE ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE DE L`OUEST ESSAI (Translation: Central Bank of [the] West African States Trial) |
| 裏面の説明 | Gazelle |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | G.B.L.BAZOR 1960 |
| 縁 | Smooth |
| 鋳造所 |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| 鋳造数 |
1960 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 8276253060 |
| 追加情報 |
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