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5000 Francs (Independence) – Chad

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Independence

Chad

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Chad

Period:

Republic

(since 1960)

Currency:

CFA franc

(1961—1973)

Total mintage: 4,000

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 17.5 g

Gold weight: 15.75 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #10

Numista: #71296

Value

Exchange value: 5000 FCFA

Bullion value: $2626.66

Obverse

Description:

Palms flank arms, left supporters, right church and arch. Denomination below.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD

UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES

5.000 FRANCS

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF CHAD

UNITY WORK PROGRESS

5.000 FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Leclerc 3/4 profile, dated below.

Inscription:

GENERAL LECLERC

G.S.

1941

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—
Unoaerre	NI

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	NI	4,000

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