100 Francs 1978 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, the numeral: "100", framed by a floral pattern. Below is the year of issue: 1978 and the mintmark of the Paris Mint - a cornucopia. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right is the French text: "UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE" - West African Monetary Union.
Obverse
In the central part, a gold dust weight (Taku-Ashanti). Below it is the letter "RJ" - the mark of the Paris Mint artist Raymond Joly. Around the edge of the coin is the French inscription: "BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST" - Central Bank of the West African States.