Ivory Coast

Republic of Ivory Coast

Country in West Africa (1960-present)

Location: West Africa

Capital City: Abidjan (1960-1983), Yamoussoukro (1983-present)

Government type: Republic

Main languages: French, Bete, Dyula, Baoule, Senufo, Agni

Main religions: Sunni Islam, Catholic Christianity

Chronology

1960: Ivory Coast Independent from France

2002-2007: Ivorian Civil War

Currency

West African CFA Franc (1945-present)

1 Franc = 100 Centimes

Note: Ivory Coast shares the West African Franc with several otther countries, and there are no country-unqiue circulating coins. All coins issued in the name of Ivory Coast are non-circulating.

Coins from Ivory Coast in the collection

•1,000 Franc, 2012 (silver (.925), KM#117) Commemorative: 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil