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100 Francs CFA

Issuer Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)
Year 1967-2005
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Weight 7.00 g
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Obverse description At center, a stylized traditional West African ceremonial mask rendered in low relief dominates the field, depicted in a frontal orientation with elongated facial features, circular eye motifs, and radiating linear hatching to either side suggesting a headdress or flanking decorative elements. The engraver's initials appear at the lower center of the field. The circular legend BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST runs along the full periphery, separated from the inner design by a raised rim.
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Obverse lettering BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST
(Translation: Central Bank of the West African States)
Reverse description The denomination 100 FRANCS is prominently displayed in large numerals and lettering at center field, surrounded by an elaborate decorative border of stylized tropical flowers and foliage rendered in low relief. The circular legend UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE runs along the upper periphery, while the date of issue appears at the base of the design between two small ornamental devices. The overall composition is framed by a raised rim.
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