5 Francs Comoros

The 5 Francs coin from Comoros was minted at the Paris Mint, a standard arrangement for many former French territories that kept their currency tied to the franc zone.

This aluminum piece, issued between 1975 and 1990, featured the Comorian coat of arms on the obverse, complete with stars and a crescent, while the reverse showed the denomination and the year. Designs varied slightly over the years, but records don't specify exactly why.

Exact mintage numbers for most years are murky; official archives might have been misplaced during Comoros' turbulent early independence.

If you're hunting for one, it's often found in hoards of African francs, indistinguishable at a glance from similar coins elsewhere in the CFA region. Collectors sometimes mix them up, which is understandable but sloppy.