Djibouti • DJF (Fr) • 1996 • KM# 24

Djibouti 20 Francs (1996) Specifications

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Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry

Coin ID #92 • KM# 24
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Coin Imagery & Motifs

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Djibouti 20 Francs (1996) Obverse Obverse (Front)
Djibouti 20 Francs (1996) Reverse Reverse (Back)
Obverse Design & Legend

Coat of arms of Djibouti featuring two hands holding Afar and Issa daggers, a shield, spear, and red star / REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI / 1996

Reverse Design & Denomination

Two traditional Arab dhows under sail in front of a modern cargo ship at port / EGALITE PAIX UNITE / 20 FRANCS / L. BAZOR

Numismatic Notes & Remarks

Struck in aluminium-bronze at the Paris Mint with a mintage of 500,000 pieces, this 1996 Djiboutian 20 Francs coin illustrates Djibouti's strategic Red Sea maritime trade.

Country: Djibouti → Currency: Djiboutian Franc (Fr / DJF) Denomination: 20 Francs Year: 1996 Shape: Round
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Physical & Metallurgical Data

Official Mint Specifications

Issuing Country Djibouti →
Face Value / Denomination 20 Francs
Official Currency Djiboutian Franc (Fr • DJF)
Minting Year 1996
Krause Catalog (KM#) KM# 24
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
4.00 g (0.1286 oz t) Test Mass
Diameter
23.50 mm Fit Capsule
Thickness 1.40 mm
Planchet Shape Round
Edge Type Smooth
Material / Composition Aluminium, Copper, Nickel
Surface Color / Tone Gold
Engraver / Designer Obv: A.G.M.M. (Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles) | Rev: Gabriel-Bernard (Lucien) Bazor
Recorded National Mints Monnaie de Paris (Paris)
Total Pieces Minted
500,000 Grade ROI
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