| Issuer | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 14.49 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Raymond Joly |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#12, Schön#21 |
| Obverse description | Sawfish |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE DE L`OUEST 1 NOVEMBRE 1962 1 NOVEMBRE 1982 ESSAI (Translation: Central Bank of [the] West African States 1 November 1962 1st November 1982 Trial) |
| Reverse description | Denomination |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
RENFORCEMENT DE LA SOLIDARITE ET DE LA COHESION DE L`UNION MONETAIRE BENIN NIGER COTE D`IVOIRE SENEGAL HAUTE VOLTA TOGO 5000 FRANC 1982 (Translation: Reinforcement of the Solidarity and Cohesion of the Monetary Union Benin Niger Ivory Coast Senegal Upper Volta Togo) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
1982 - - 32 |
| Numisquare ID | 7515765020 |
| Comments |
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