Mali 1961 5 francs

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was struck at Kremnica, Slovakia, in 1962, tho dated 1961, for the African nation of Mali. It has been demonetized, presumably when Mali rejoined the CFA franc in 1984. One CFA franc = two Malian francs.

Recorded mintage: 30,000,000 plus 2,000 proofs.

Specification: 1 g, aluminum, 20 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Mali 1960 25 francs independence
• Mali 1960 100 francs independence
• Coins and currency dated 1961