Djibouti Coin List
The official currency of Djibouti is the Djiboutian franc, which has been the country's currency since its independence in 1977. This monetary system has an interesting history and has undergone significant changes over the years.
Current currency and its history
The Djiboutian franc is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed rate of 177.721 francs to the dollar. This stability has contributed to the country's economy. Prior to independence, Djibouti used the French Djibouti Franc, which was introduced in 1949 to replace the East African Rupee used during British rule.
Numismatic milestones
An important milestone in Djibouti's numismatics was the issuance of its first series of coins in 1991. These coins, which included denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 20, 50, 100 and 500 francs, featured designs reflecting the local culture and fauna. In addition, Djibouti has issued commemorative coins on special occasions, such as the 20th anniversary of its independence in 1997, which are highly prized by collectors.
| Country | Djibouti |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Djiboutian franc (DJF) |
| 1€ | Fr193.23 |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Djibouti |
| ISO2 | DJ |
| ISO3 | DJI |
| Catalogued coins | 109 |
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The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Djibouti 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
Djibouti | 1/2 rupee (Obock Territory)
Djibouti | 10 centimes (Need money)
Djibouti | 1 rupee (Obock Territory)
Djibouti | 1 rupee (Obock Territory)
Djibouti | 1 rupee (Obock Territory)
Djibouti | 1 thaler (Obock Territory)
Djibouti | 1 franc (Need money)
Djibouti | 5 centimes (Need money)
Djibouti | 10 centimes (Need money)
Djibouti | 25 centimes (Need money)
Djibouti | 50 centimes (Need money)
Djibouti | 1 franc
Djibouti | 2 francs
Djibouti | 5 francs
Djibouti | 10 francs
Djibouti | 20 francs
Djibouti | 50 francs
Djibouti | 100 francs
Djibouti | 500 francs
Djibouti | 15000 francs
Djibouti | 100 franc (1994 World Cup)
Djibouti | 100 francs (1996 Olympic Games)
Djibouti | 100 francs (Frigate, seventeenth-century sailing ship)
Djibouti | 100 francs ( Zebra )
Djibouti | 100 francs ( La Nao )
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