10 Francs 1965 [Djibouti / French Somaliland]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
Along the left edge of the coin, an inscription in French reads 'COTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS' — French Somaliland. At the bottom, the inscription is closed by a semi-circular border of alternating round and oblong beads. In the central part, a large number 10, below it the inscription 'FRANCS' — 'ten francs'. Below is an image of a dhow sailboat against the background of a modern liner and a floating crane.
Obverse
Along the edge of the coin, on the left, an inscription in French reads 'REPUBLIQUE', on the right 'FRANÇAISE', which translates 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'.