Dama Gazelle 5 CFA Francs & Akan Sawfish Goldweight West African States Authentic Coin Money 5 Francs for Jewelry and Craft Making

Gazelle West African States Authentic Coin Ashanti Charm 5 Francs for Jewelry and Craft Making The back of the coin bears the head of a gazelle, with the date of mintage below. The front of the coin bears an Ashanti gold weight dividing the coin's value. Features Issuer Western African States Period Central Bank of West African States (1958-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1965-2020 Value 5 Francs CFA 5 XOF = 0.0088 USD Currency CFA franc (1958-date) Composition Aluminium-nickel-bronze Weight 3 g Diameter 20 mm Thickness 1.45 mm Shape Round Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Number N# 828 References KM# 2a, Schön# 11a From Wikipedia: Akan goldweights, (locally known as mrammou), are weights made of brass used as a measuring system by the Akan people of West Africa, particularly for weighing gold dust which was currency until replaced by paper money and coins. Used to weigh gold and merchandise, at first glance the goldweights look like miniature models of everyday objects. However