50 Francs (1960)
Features
Denomination | 50 Francs |
Catalog Number | KM# 13 |
Weight (g) | 11.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 30.9 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.1 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Lucien Georges Bazor
Lettering:
ETAT DU CAMEROUN
1er JANVIER 1960
PAIX.TRAVAIL.PATRIE
Description:
Three giant eland left, date above.
A male Giant Eland can weigh up to 1,000 kg and their huge spiral horns can extend beyond 120 cm. They hang out in sparse forest during the heat of the day, and feed on the savannah during the morning and evening hours.
ETAT DU CAMEROUN
1er JANVIER 1960
PAIX.TRAVAIL.PATRIE
Description:
Three giant eland left, date above.
A male Giant Eland can weigh up to 1,000 kg and their huge spiral horns can extend beyond 120 cm. They hang out in sparse forest during the heat of the day, and feed on the savannah during the morning and evening hours.
Reverse
Engraved by Lucien Georges Bazor
Lettering:
BANQUE
CENTRALE
50
FRANCS
Description:
Denomination within wreath.
BANQUE
CENTRALE
50
FRANCS
Description:
Denomination within wreath.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1960 | 9,000,000 | Common |