Guinea Coins
The official currency of Guinea is the Guinean franc, which was introduced in 1959 following the country's independence. Throughout its monetary history, Guinea has undergone several changes in its monetary system, reflecting the country's political and economic transformations.
Monetary history of Guinea
Prior to independence, Guinea used the West African CFA franc, a common currency in the French colonies in the region. In 1959, the country decided to abandon the CFA franc and create its own national currency, the Guinean franc, as a symbol of economic sovereignty. Since then, the Guinean franc has undergone several devaluations and changes in its denomination due to the country's economic and political instability.
Numismatic milestones
Among the highlights in Guinean numismatics is the issuance of commemorative coins in 1969 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of independence. In addition, in 1971, Guinea adopted the decimal system for its currency, dividing the franc into 100 centimes. An important milestone was the introduction of polymer banknotes in 2018, starting with the 20,000 franc denomination, marking a significant advance in the security and durability of the national currency.
| Country | Guinea |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Guinean franc (GNF) |
| 1€ | 9.583,52Fr |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Conakry |
| ISO2 | GN |
| ISO3 | GIN |
| Catalogued coins | 15 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Guinea 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
6.000 CFA Francs (President Lansana Conte)
25.000 francos (Synergy)
5 francs
50 cauris
1 syli
2 sylis
5 sylis
10 francs
5 francs
1 franc
100 francs (XXV Olympic Games-Barcelona 92)
200 francs (XXV Olympic Games-Barcelona 92)
300 francs (XXV Olympic Games-Barcelona 92)
25 francs
50 francs
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