Burkina Faso Coin List
The official currency of Burkina Faso is the West African CFA franc, shared with other countries in the region. This monetary system has a rich history and unique characteristics that reflect the country's colonial past and economic evolution.
Monetary history
Prior to the adoption of the CFA franc, Burkina Faso used several currencies. During the French colonial period, the French West African franc was used. After independence in 1960, the country (then known as Upper Volta) continued to use the CFA franc, which was established in 1945 for French colonies in Africa. The transition to the current CFA franc occurred in 1984, coinciding with the country's name change to Burkina Faso.
Numismatic characteristics
The CFA franc of Burkina Faso features coins and banknotes with unique designs that reflect the country's culture and history. The coins, minted by the Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO), include denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 francs. A notable development in Burkina Faso numismatics is the issuance of commemorative coins, such as the 6000 CFA franc piece launched in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence, reflecting the historical ties between the two countries.
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Flag | |
| Coin | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| 1€ | Fr658.23 |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Ouagadougou |
| ISO2 | BF |
| ISO3 | BFA |
| Catalogued coins | 71 |
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The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Burkina Faso coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
Burkina Faso | 6.000 francs CFA (4 Africa)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Crocodile)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Smilodon)
Burkina Faso | 5000 francs CFA (Baby Smilodon)
Burkina Faso | 500 francs (Lilac Ratchet)
Burkina Faso | 5000 francs CFA ( Smilodon)
Burkina Faso | 5000 francs CFA ( Smilodon Children)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Alexander Selkirk)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Jesus of Nazareth)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Lion)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Lion - Color)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Poseidon)
Burkina Faso | 1500 francs CFA (Canonization John Paul II)
Burkina Faso | 10000 francs CFA (Canonization John Paul II)
Burkina Faso | 10000 francs CFA (Canonization Pope St. John XXIII)
Burkina Faso | 10000 francs CFA (Jesus)
Burkina Faso | 10000 francs CFA (Centenary of the death of St. Pius X)
Burkina Faso | 10000 francs CFA (600th anniversary of the Council of Constance)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Aphrodite)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Moses and Pharaoh)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (The Bible)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Maria)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Wolpertinger)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Baby mammoth)
Burkina Faso | 1000 francs CFA (Mother mammoth)
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