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50 Francs – Ivory Coast

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Context

Year: 1966

Issuer: Ivory Coast

Period:

Republic

(since 1960)

Currency:

CFA franc

(since 1960)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,000

Material

Diameter: 30.5 mm

Weight: 16 g

Gold weight: 14.40 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #4

Numista: #69738

Value

Exchange value: 50 XOF

Bullion value: $2396.43

Obverse

Description:

Elephant in wreath.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE

50 FRS.

* UNION . DISCIPLINE . TRAVAIL *

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF COTE D'IVOIRE

50 FRS.

* UNION . DISCIPLINE . LABOR *

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Right-facing bust

Inscription:

PRESIDENT FELIX HOUPHOUET BOIGNY

* 1966 *

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1966	—	2,000	Proof

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