My Collection
Description:
Obverse
2 laurel branches enclosing the coat of arms of the country: a central vertical spear behind a traditional shield behind which two arms carry swords (both arms symbolize the two ethnic groups in Djibouti: the Afars and the Issas).
The coat of arms of Djibouti was adopted during the declaration of independence June 25, 1977.
Reverse
Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus)facing right (the Francolin is a threatened bird of Djibouti).
Gogorri in Somali and Kokaaqe in Afar languages, it is endemic and lives only in the Monts Goda and Mabla (Day and Medeho forests).
Related Coins
10 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage)
Country: French Somaliland
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 10 Centimes
(0.1 FRG)
Year: 1920 / Material: Zinc
1 Franc
Country: French Somaliland
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 1 Franc
(1)
Year: 1948-1949 / Material: Aluminium
1 Franc (Piedfort Essai)
Country: French Somaliland
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 1 Franc
(1)
Year: 1948 / Material: Aluminium
2000 Francs (The African Silverback)
Country: Djibouti / Denomination: 2000 Francs
2000 DJF = 11 USD
Year: 2018 / Material: Silver (.999)
1 Franc (Essai)
Country: French Somaliland
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 1 Franc
(1)
Year: 1948 / Material: Copper-nickel
25 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage)
Country: French Somaliland
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 25 Centimes
(0.25 FRG)
Year: 1921 / Material: Aluminium
1 Franc
Country: French Somaliland
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 1 Franc
(1)
Year: 1959-1965 / Material: Aluminium
2 Francs
Country: French Afars and Issas
(Djibouti) / Denomination: 2 Francs
(2)
Year: 1968-1975 / Material: Aluminium
250 Francs (Rhinoceros)
Country: Djibouti / Denomination: 250 Francs
250 DJF = 1.40 USD
Year: 2018 / Material: Silver (.999)