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250 Francs CFA – Western African States

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1992–1996

Issuer: Western African States

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Western African States

Currency:

(since 1958)

Total mintage: 26,500,000

Material

Diameter: 26.3 mm

Weight: 8.2 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #13

Numista: #1797

Value

Exchange value: 250 XOF

Obverse

Inscription:

BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST

250 FRANCS

Translation:

CENTRAL BANK OF THE WEST AFRICAN STATES

250 FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Inscription:

UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE

1993

Translation:

West African Monetary Union

1993

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Interrupted reeding (5 sections)

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1992	—	9,000,000
1993	—	10,000,000
1996	—	7,500,000

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