100 Francs 1971 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part - the denomination in two lines: "100 FRANCS" on a background of a floral ornament of flowers and leaves. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right is the French text: "UNION MONÉTAIRE OUEST AFRICAINE" - "WEST AFRICAN MONETARY UNION"; below: "1971" - the year of minting.
Obverse
In the central part is an image of a sawfish. Below are the initials of the designer Raymond Joly: "RJ". Along the edge of the coin is the French text: "BANQUE CENTRALE DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST" - "CENTRAL BANK OF WEST AFRICAN STATES".