Senegal Flag Senegal • XOF (Fr) • 1968 • KM# 4

Senegal 100 Francs (1968) Specifications

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32.00 g
1.0288 oz t
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35.00 mm
2.45 mm Thick
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KM# 4
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2,500
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Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry

Coin ID #106 • KM# 4
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Obverse Design & Legend

Heraldic coat of arms of Senegal featuring a lion passant and baobab tree / REPUBLIQUE DU SENEGAL / UN PEUPLE UN BUT UNE FOI

Reverse Design & Denomination

100 FRANCS / 1968 / INDEPENDANCE 4 AVRIL 1960 / Denomination encircled by laurel wreath and five-pointed star

Numismatic Notes & Historical Context

Weighing a substantial 32.00 grams of 22-carat (.900 fine) gold, this scarce 1968 Senegalese 100 Francs proof coin is the largest denomination in Senegal's 8th Anniversary of Independence gold series.

Metrology & Authentication Summary

Cataloged for Senegal under reference KM# 4, the Senegal 100 Francs (1968) carries an official mint mass of 32.00 g (1.0288 oz t) across a 35.00 mm round planchet. Struck in .900 (22K) gold, each specimen contains 28.80 g (0.9259 troy oz) of pure bullion and is non-magnetic.

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Official Mint Specifications

Issuing Country
Senegal → Flags Quiz
Face Value / Denomination 100 Francs
Official Currency
West African CFA Franc (Fr • XOF) African ISO Quiz
Minting Year
1968 Date Keypad
Krause Catalog (KM#) KM# 4
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
32.00 g (1.0288 oz t) Test Mass
Diameter
35.00 mm Fit Capsule
Thickness 2.45 mm
Planchet Shape Round
Edge Type Reeded
Material / Composition Gold
Fineness / Carat Purity
.900 (22K) • 28.80 g (0.9259 oz t) fine Melt Value Water Assay
Surface Color / Tone Gold
Engraver / Designer Carloinsa (Arezzo)
Total Pieces Minted
2,500 Grade ROI
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100 Francs (1968) Scale & Roll Weights

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Total Troy Ounces 25.721 oz t
Fine Metal (.900) 720.00 g fine
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10 Coins (Short Stack)

320.00 g
Troy Ounces: 10.288 oz t
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Standard Stack 20 pcs

20 Coins (Half Roll)

640.00 g
Troy Ounces: 20.576 oz t
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Bank Roll 25 pcs

25 Coins (Standard Roll)

800.00 g
Troy Ounces: 25.721 oz t
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40 Coins (Standard Roll)

1,280.00 g
Troy Ounces: 41.153 oz t
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50 Coins (Full Roll)

1,600.00 g
Troy Ounces: 51.441 oz t
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100 Coins (Bulk Bag)

3,200.00 g
Troy Ounces: 102.882 oz t
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Specification & Authentication Reference

Senegal 100 Francs (1968) Coin FAQ

The official Senegal 100 Francs (1968) coin from Senegal (Krause catalog reference KM# 4) has a standard mint weight of 32.00 grams (1.0288 troy oz) and a diameter of 35.00 mm with an edge thickness of 2.45 mm.

Verify 32.00 g Tolerance

Based on a single planchet mass of 32.00 g, a 25-coin bank roll of Senegal 100 Francs (1968) weighs 800.00 grams (25.721 oz t), a 40-coin roll weighs 1,280.00 grams, and a 50-coin full roll weighs 1,600.00 grams (excluding paper wrapper weight).

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With an official diameter of 35.00 mm and thickness of 2.45 mm, the Senegal 100 Francs (1968) requires a direct-fit or ring-fit acrylic capsule matched to 35.00 mm. The planchet is struck in Gold (.900 fineness).

Match 35.00 mm Capsule Size

Yes, the Senegal 100 Francs (1968) is struck in precious metal with an official fineness of .900, yielding 28.80 grams (0.9259 troy oz) of pure gold. Genuine precious metal planchets are non-magnetic; if a specimen sticks to a magnet, it is a base-metal counterfeit.

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The obverse (front) features: Heraldic coat of arms of Senegal featuring a lion passant and baobab tree / REPUBLIQUE DU SENEGAL / UN PEUPLE UN BUT UNE FOI. The reverse (back) displays: 100 FRANCS / 1968 / INDEPENDANCE 4 AVRIL 1960 / Denomination encircled by laurel wreath and five-pointed star. A total mintage of 2,500 pieces was recorded for this issue.

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