GUINEA, Republic ~ 1971 ~ 100 Francs ~ One year type. Head of Ahmed Sekou Toure ~ Not released for circulation. Scarce ~ Y-9, KM-41 ~ Toned UncThis copper nickel piece was a non circulating coin, struck by the Royal Mint (UK) the same year Guinea replaced the franc with the syli currency, which remained Guinea's currency until 1985. The obverse shows Ahmed Sekou Toure, the first president of Guinea from 1958 until his death in 1984. The reverse displays the denomination within a wreath and the words LE PREMIER MARS 1960 100 FRANCS GUINEENS TRAVAIL JUSTICE SOLIDARITE March 1, 1960 refers to