Equatorial African States 5-FRANCS (KM1a)

Giant Eland

Issued by the Equatorial African States (precursor to Central African States) for initial release in Cameroon, this pack of Giant Eland was free to roam about the member countries.

This coin was first issued in 1961 and 1962 in Aluminum-Bronze (KM1). This version with a slightly altered metal alloy was minted from 1965 to 1972.


Diameter
19.9 mm
Composition
Aluminum-Nickel-Bronze
Catalogue #
KM1a
Obverse Legend
ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE BANQUE CENTRALE CAMEROUN
Reverse Legend
5 FRANCS

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