| Issuer | Mali (1960-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1961 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 MLF) |
| Currency | Franc (1962-1984) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2 |
| Obverse description | Hippopotamus facing, date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU MALI 1961 (Translation: Republic of Mali) |
| Reverse description | Denominaion above crossed leaves |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 FRANCS MALIENS (Translation: 5 Malian Francs) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1961 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2446882510 |
| Comments |