French Somaliland

French Somaliland

Colony of France (1884-1946), Overseas Territory of France (1946-1967)

Location: Horn of Africa

Capital City: Djibouti

Government type: French Territory

Main languages: French, Somali, Afar

Main religions: Sunni Islam

Chronology

1884: French Somaliland created from territory ceded by the Sultan of Tadjoura

1940-1942: Aligned with Vichy France

1946: Status changed to Overseas Territory

1967: Renamed to the French Territory of the Afars and Issas

Currency

Franc (1883-1949)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

Franc (1949-1967)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

Coins from French Somaliland in the collection

•20 Franc, 1965 (aluminum bronze, Paris mint, KM#12)