Comoros Coins
The official currency of Comoros is the Comorian franc, which is divided into 100 cents. This monetary system has an interesting history and has undergone several changes over time.
Current currency and its history
The Comorian franc was introduced in 1975, following the country' s independence from France. It was initially pegged to the French franc, but since 1994 it has been pegged to the euro at a rate of 491.96775 Comorian francs to the euro. The Central Bank of Comoros is responsible for issuing and regulating the currency, which circulates in the form of banknotes and coins of different denominations.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Prior to independence, Comoros used the CFA franc, common in many French African colonies. An interesting numismatic fact is that in 1915 emergency banknotes were issued due to the shortage of currency during the First World War. In addition, a new series of banknotes with modernized designs reflecting the culture and nature of the archipelago was introduced in 2013, marking an important milestone in the country's numismatic history.
Country | Comoros |
Flag | |
Coin | Comorian franc (KMF) |
1€ | 491,33Fr |
Continent | Africa |
Capital city | Moroni |
ISO2 | KM |
ISO3 | COM |
Catalogued coins | 30 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Comoros coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins 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
5 santīmāt
10 santīmāt
5 francs
1 franc
2 francs
5 francs
10 francs
20 francs
50 francs (Independence of the Republic)
5.000 francs (Said Mohamed Cheikh)
10 000 francs (Said Mohamed Cheikh)
20 000 francs (Said Mohamed Cheikh)
100 francs (FAO)
25 francs (FAO)
25 francs (FAO)
25 francs (FAO)
5 francs (World Fisheries Conference)
50 francs
50 francos
50 francs
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