5 Francs 1965 [Djibouti / French Somaliland]

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Reverse
In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the French text 'COTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS' — French Somaliland. Below, the inscription is closed by a semi-circular border of alternating round and oblong beads. In the central part, the head of an antelope separates the inscription '5 F' — 'five francs'.
Obverse
Along the edge of the coin, on the left the French inscription 'REPUBLIQUE', on the right 'FRANÇAISE', which translate as 'French Republic'. In the central part, a left-facing profile of Marianne against a background of ships. Below the ships, the designer's signature 'LBAZOR' and 'GB' separated by the profile. At the bottom, the year of minting '1965'.