2 Francs 1964 [Comoro Islands]

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Reverse
Along the upper rim, the region's name 'ARCHIPEL DES COMORES' (Comoro Islands in French). At the bottom, the numeral 2 and the inscription 'FRANKS' (2 francs). The central field features five palm trees, with fruits and a native hut to their right.
Obverse
Along the rim from left to right, the French inscriptions 'REPUBLIQUE' and 'FRANÇAISE' (French Republic). Below, the Paris Mint mark and the year '1964'. The central field depicts a left-facing profile of Marianne against a background of ships. To the left of the portrait is the designer's signature 'GB.L.BAZOR'. To the right is the vertical inscription 'ESS' and an arrow.