French Somalia Coins
The monetary history of French Somalia is closely linked to its colonial past and its subsequent independence. This territory, now part of Djibouti, underwent several changes in its monetary system throughout the 20th century, reflecting the political and economic transformations of the region.
Colonial currency and transition
During the colonial period, French Somalia used the Djibouti Franc, introduced in 1949 to replace the French Indian Rupee. This currency was pegged to the French franc and remained in circulation even after independence in 1977. Banknotes and coins of this period reflected the French influence, with designs combining local and colonial elements.
Post-independence numismatic development
After independence, Djibouti retained the Djibouti Franc as its official currency, but introduced new designs that celebrated national identity. An important milestone was the issuance of the 1991 coin series, which featured local fauna and cultural symbols. In 1999, the country joined the CFA franc zone, linking its currency to the euro, marking a new chapter in its monetary and numismatic history.
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📢 French Somalia is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the France coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable French Somalia 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.
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