Western African States Coins
The recent monetary history of West Africa is marked by the transition from colonial currencies to national and regional currencies. After independence, many countries adopted their own currencies, but in recent decades there has been a move towards regional monetary integration.
The West African CFA Franc
One of the most important currencies in the region is the West African CFA Franc, used by eight member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). This currency, introduced in 1945, has undergone several reforms and has been pegged to the euro since 1999. CFA Franc banknotes and coins feature designs that reflect the culture and fauna of the region, making them pieces of interest to collectors.
National coins and collecting
Other West African countries maintain their own national currencies, such as the Ghanaian cedi or the Nigerian naira. These coins have undergone various reforms and redesigns over the years, creating unique opportunities for numismatists. An important milestone in numismatics in the region was the introduction of commemorative coins in several countries, celebrating historical events and national figures, which has increased interest in collecting West African coins internationally.
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Western African States is a country that does not exist today.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Western African States 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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10 francs CFA
10 francs CFA
5 francs CFA
5 francs CFA
1 franc CFA
1 franc CFA
100 francs CFA
25 francs CFA
50 francs CFA (FAO)
500 francs (10th Anniversary of the Monetary Union)
1 franc CFA
25 francs CFA (FAO)
10 francs CFA
5.000 francs CFA (20th Anniversary of the Monetary Union)
250 francs CFA
200 francs CFA
500 francs CFA
1000 francs CFA (Agricultural production)
1000 francs CFA (Soccer World Cup, Germany 2006)
50 francs CFA
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