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20 Francs Essai
| Issuer | Madagascar |
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| Year | 1953 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A prominent zebu bull's horns frame the denomination numeral at centre, serving as the principal motif evoking Madagascar's pastoral heritage. Stylised floral ornaments and native decorative designs surround the central device, filling the field. Above the value, a schematic outline map of Madagascar is depicted against a background of sea waves. The territorial name and denomination appear in the legend around the periphery. The overall design combines local iconography with a structured numismatic layout characteristic of French colonial coinage. |
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| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
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