French Equatorial Africa

French Equatorial Africa

Colony of France (1910-1958)

Location: Central Africa

Capital City: Brazzaville

Government type: Union of French Colonies

Main languages: French

Main religions: Catholic Christianity, Sunni Islam, Animism

Chronology

1910: French colonies of Middle Congo, Gabon, Ubangi-Shari, and Chad united into one entity

1940: Administration aligned with Vichy France between June and August

1958: Split up into its constituents

Currency

Franc (1917-1945)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

CFA Franc (1945-1960)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

Coins from French Equatorial Africa in the collection

•1 Franc, 1948 (aluminum, KM#6)

•10 Franc, 1958 (aluminum bronze, KM#11)

Banknotes from French Equatorial Africa in the collection

•10 Franc, 1944 (P#11)