French West Africa 5 francs, 1956

Information

NumberKM# 5
CountryFrench West Africa
PeriodFrench colony (1944 - 1958)
CurrencyCFA franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 francs
Year1956
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionCopper-Aluminium
Weight (g)3
Diameter (mm)20
Thickness (mm)1.5

Obverse:

5 francs 1956, French West Africa

Liberty  Marianne 

Description
Phrygian cap

Legend
1956
G.B.L. BAZOR
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Gabriel-Bernard (Lucien) Bazor (G.B.L. BAZOR)

Reverse

5 francs 1956, French West Africa

Animals  Plant 

Description
Gazelle

Legend
5F
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Gabriel-Bernard (Lucien) Bazor (G.B.L. BAZOR)

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
France, Paris85.000.000+-
France, Beaumont-le-Roger++-


Collection

 1956$ *****  
Offers
-user1956 $ 0.67-user1956 $ 1.12-user1956 $ 1.21-user1956 $ 1.23-user1956 $ 1.27
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