目录
| 发行方 | Western African States |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1960 |
| 类型 | Coin pattern |
| 面值 | 5 Francs CFA |
| 货币 | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| 材质 | Aluminium bronze |
| 重量 | 3 g |
| 直径 | 20 mm |
| 厚度 | 1 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 雕刻师 | Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | KM#E2 |
| 正面描述 | Denomination |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
5 F. BANQUE CENTRALE ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE DE L`OUEST ESSAI (Translation: Central Bank of [the] West African States Trial) |
| 背面描述 | Gazelle |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | G.B.L.BAZOR 1960 |
| 边缘 | Smooth |
| 铸币厂 |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| 铸造量 |
1960 - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 8276253060 |
| 附加信息 |
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