10 Francs 1985 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

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10 Francs 1985 [West Africa (BCEAO)]
  • Country: West Africa (BCEAO)
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 4.04 g
  • Mintage: 5000000 pcs.
  • Metal: Brass
  • Composition: Cu-Zn
  • Denomination: 10 francs
  • Currency unit: Franc
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Designer: Raymond Joly
  • Summary: KM# 10
  • Diameter: 23.4 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a gold weight figurine of the Akan-Ashanti people. To its left and right are the digits 1 and 0 respectively, denoting the number: 10. Below it, the inscription in French: 'FRANCS'. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the text in French: 'BANQUE CENTRALE' - central bank, flanked by the privy marks of the Paris Mint: a cornucopia and a wing. Below, from left to right: 'DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' - of the West African States.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, a composition: women and a child at a water pump, filling vessels and jugs against a background of trees. Below it, the year of issue: 1985.

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