Mali Empire (1235-1610), Mali Federation (1960), Republic of Mali (1960-present)
Country in West Africa (1235-1610, 1960-present)
Location: West Africa
Capital City: Niani (1235-1610), Dakar (1960), Bamako (1960-present)
Government type: Elective Monarchy (1235-1610), Republic (1960-present)
Main languages: French, Arabic, Bambara, Fula, Maninke, Soninke, Tamasheq
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1235: Mali Empire established by Mari Djata I
1610: Mali Empire breaks up into smaller states
1960: Mali Federation, consisting of what is now Mali and Senegal, independent from France, Senegal leaves two months later and what remains becomes the Republic of Mali
2012-present: Malian Civil War between government, Tuareg separatists, and Islamist groups
Currency
Franc (1962-1984)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
West African CFA Franc (1984-present)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
Note: Since 1984, Mali shares the West African CFA Franc with several other countries, and there are no country-unqiue circulating coins. All coins issued in the name of Mali after 1984 are non-circulating.
Coins from Mali in the collection
•5 Franc, 1961 (aluminum, Kremnica mint, KM#2)
•10 Franc, 1976 (aluminum, Paris mint, KM#11)
•25 Franc, 1961 (aluminum, Kremnica mint, KM#4)
•50 Franc, 1977 (nickel brass, Paris mint, KM#9)
•100 Franc, 1975 (nickel brass, Paris mint, KM#10)