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20 Francs Essai
| Issuer | Comoro Islands |
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| Year | 1964 |
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| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Marianne wearing a winged helmet facing left, her flowing hair rendered in fine relief, occupying the central field. Two sailing vessels appear in the lower field flanking the bust on either side, evoking French maritime heritage. The engraver's signature L.BAZOR appears at the lower left, with the initials GB at lower right. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE curves along the left rim, while the word ESSAI is inscribed vertically to the right of the bust. The date 1964 is placed in the exergue, flanked by decorative elements. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central denomination numeral 20 FRANCS displayed prominently in the center of the field, with the territorial legend ARCHIPEL DES COMORES arcing around the upper periphery. A decorative mantle or cartouche with stylized local plants flanks the central inscription, with ornamental shells positioned to either side. A coelacanth, the iconic prehistoric fish native to Comorian waters, is depicted below the central denomination, serving as a distinctive regional emblem. The overall design reflects the French colonial coinage aesthetic of the mid-twentieth century. |
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