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5 francs 1959

A total of 500.000 units were minted at the París mint. It is made of Aluminium. It weighs 3,50 g and has a diameter of 31,00 mm. The obverse features REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR CB 1959. The reverse shows COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 5 FR·S. Its rarity is catalogued as very scarce. Its market value is around $4.01 depending on the grade.

It corresponds to the first issue of this coin.

5 francs 1959 - French Somalia
KM#10 FO#23399
Name 5 francs
Year 1959
Country French Somalia
Mint París
Shape Round
Composition Aluminium
Weight (g) 3,50 g
Diameter (mm) 31,00 mm
Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR CB 1959
Reverse: COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 5 FR·S
Mintage 500.000
Rarity Very scarce
Popularity
Price $4.01

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What is the value of the 5 francs coin of French Somalia of the year 1959?

This table shows the market value of 5 francs from 1959 by grade, based on the prices collectors record in their collections.

UNC XF VF F VG G PR
$4.01
The value of the coins is generated by a complex algorithm based on the users' collections and the degree of conservation. The price of the coins is indicative and in no case binding.

Historical Value

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All years of 5 francs

The 5 francs catalog from French Somalia brings together 2 issues minted between 1959 and 1965. Check the value of each year by grade, compare its price trend and discover the dates most sought after by collectors.

Iban RuizLast revision recorded by: Iban RuizUpdate date: 06/03/2024Author: Foronum Team

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