| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Year | 1962 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Francs Guinéens |
| Currency | Old franc (1959-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Paul Vincze |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#5, Schön#5 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Sekou Toure right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE 1962 .SEKOU TOURE. (Translation: Republic of Guinea) |
| Reverse description | Denomination within wreath. Motto of Guinea and establishment date of the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TRAVAIL - JUSTICE - SOLIDARITE 5 FRANCS GUINEENS LE PREMIER MARS 1960 (Translation: Work-Justice-Solidarity 5 Guinean Francs 1 March 1960) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1962 - Minted in 1962-1963 - 24 000 000 1962 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 3128651360 |
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