Djiboutian Coins

Obverse of 1994 Djibouti Silver Proof 100 Francs

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Sailing Ship on Reverse of 1994 Djibouti Silver Proof 100 Francs

A Brief History
Djibouti (Jibuti, Somali: Jabuuti), officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. On the other side of the Red Sea, on the Arabian Peninsula, 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the coast of Djibouti, is Yemen. Djibouti's size is just over 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) with an estimated population of under 500,000. Its capital is the city of Djibouti.

Djibouti Coins
We tend to see very few coins of Djibouti, partly because of its small population, and therefore low mintages.
The coin pictured is a silver proof coin marketed as part of a collection of "Ships and Explorers".

Description
Obverse
The coat of arms of the Republic of Djibouti, introduced after attaining independence on 27 June 1977. It is bordered on the sides with laurel branches. Within this perimeter there is a vertical spear, in front of which is a shield. Underneath the shield, two hands rise away from the spear, which both carry a large knife. These two hands symbolize the main two ethnic groups of the nation: the ethnic group Afar and the ethnic group Issa.
The legend reads:
REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI

Reverse
A 17th century frigate (sailing ship) in full sail, with a representation of the Djiboutian flag in an exergue formed by waves, with the legend:
FREGATE BATEAU A VOILE DU 17^e SIECLE
100 DJF

Certificate
The coin we have is accompanied by a so-called certificate, printed on rather cheap looking recycled paper, which is anonymous, except for a portcullis.

This document does contain some interesting information about the design, although it does disagree with us (and Krause) about which is the obverse and which is the reverse:-
The obverse represents a frigate in all its full-rigged glory. A durable sailing ship for more than two centuries, the frigate was a three-mast, slimline craft that could put to sea armed to the gunwhales, whilst still retaining the speed to race nimbly toward or away from hostilities.

Coin Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AMW
100 Francs	38.6	31.47	0.925	.9359

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
AMW = Actual Metal Weight in troy ounces of pure silver.

Djiboutian Coins For Sale

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1997	100 Francs	Frigate (Sailing Ship)	15,000	Silver Proof	Yes	£45	$67.50	€55

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, including Djiboutian coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.

Djiboutian Gold Coins
No Djiboutian coins appear to have ever been issued in gold, otherwise they would appear on the Djiboutian Coins page of our Tax Free Gold website.