Equatorial Guinea 5-FRANCOS (KM62)

Giant Eland

A male Giant Eland can weigh up to 1,000 kg and their huge spiral horns can extend beyond 120 cm. They hang out in sparse forest during the heat of the day, and feed on the savannah during the morning and evening hours.

This coin was issued in 1985 only, and was part of a monetary reform in the country.


Diameter
19.9 mm
Composition
Aluminum-Bronze
Catalogue #
KM62
Obverse Legend
REPUBLICA DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL
Reverse Legend
BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE 5 FRANCOS 1985

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