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50 Francs CFA non magnetic, Essai
| Issuer | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a stylized traditional West African ceremonial mask in high relief, depicted frontally with abstract facial features and flanked symmetrically by two spread wings or leaf-like ornamental elements. The engraver's initials 'RJ' appear at the lower center of the field, accompanied by a small Monnaie de Paris mintmark. The circular legend 'BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' runs along the upper periphery, while the word 'ESSAI' (trial) is inscribed to the right of the central device, confirming the piece's pattern status. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST ESSAI |
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| Reverse lettering | UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE 50 FRANCS 1972 (Translation: West African Monetary Union) |
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