50 Francs coin from Western African States (Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo). The coin was circulated in 1972 - 2011 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Western African States
Continents: Africa
Denomination: 50 Francs
Value: 50 Francs CFA 50 XOF
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1972 - 2011
Year: 1972 - 2011
Numismatic period: CFA franc (1958 - now)
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 22 mm.
Thickness: 1.6 mm.
Weight: 5 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Obverse: Sawfish
Obverse lettering: BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST
Obverse translation: Central Bank of the West African States
Reverse: Beans, grains, and nuts
Reverse lettering: UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE 50 FRANCS 1989
Reverse translation: West African Monetary Union 50 Francs 1989
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Fish, FAO, Cornucopias, Dolphins, Nuts, Owls, Plants, Animals
