20 Francs

20 Francs - obverse20 Francs - reverse

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Features

Issuer DjiboutiDjibouti (1977-date)
Period Republic (1977-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1977-2017
Value 20 Francs
20 DJF = USD 0.11
Currency Djibouti Franc (1977-date)
Composition Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight 4 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.45 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
4384
References KM# 24,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 21
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

A laurel wreath around the arms of Djibouti (two fists holding a knife, a round shield over a spear and a star on the top) and the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI
1999

Translation: Republic of Djibouti

Reverse

A boat and a ship on the water, Djibouti harbour in the background, value above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITE · EGALITE · PAIX
20
FRANCS

Translation: Unity Equality Peace

Edge

Smooth

20 Francs -  obverse

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Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Marks

Dolphin Émile Rousseau, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1974-1994)
Bee Pierre Rodier, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1994-2000)
Hunting horn Hubert Larivière, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2003-2011)
Workshop floret Yves Sampo, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2011-2020)

Comments

Djibouti's coat of arms was adopted during the country's declaration of independence on June 25, 1977. The two arms symbolize Djibouti's two ethnic groups: the Afars and the Issas.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1977  Dolphin 700 000 $ 0.98 $ 0.98 $ 1.10 $ 4.10 25%
1977  Dolphin 1 700 $ 18 1.5% KM#E5, Trial strike
1982  Dolphin 300 000 $ 0.32 $ 0.96 $ 1.90 9%
1983  Dolphin 600 000 $ 1.10 $ 1.60 $ 2.70 $ 2.80 $ 2.90 18%
1986  Dolphin 200 000 6%
1991  Dolphin 800 000 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.10 $ 2.10 17%
1996  Bee 500 000 $ 0.54 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 15%
1997  Bee 350 0.5% In Sets only
1999  Bee 600 000 $ 1.10 $ 1.60 $ 2.30 $ 2.30 18%
1999  Bee 1 800 0.14% In Sets Only
1999  Bee 1 800 0.19% In Sets Only
2007  Hunting horn $ 1.50 $ 2.00 $ 2.20 13%
2010  Hunting horn $ 0.51 $ 2.70 10%
2016  Workshop floret $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.40 7%
2017  Workshop floret $ 0.76 $ 1.20 5%

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Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 2687
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 31.35
(EUR 29.00)
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Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
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Auction 101
Lot 2688
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 Undetermined AU USD 20.54
(EUR 19.00)
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