5 Francs 1999 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, the denomination "5F." in French. Between the letter and the number is an image of a sawfish. Along the upper and lower edges are inscriptions in French: "BANQUE CENTRALE" (Central Bank) and "ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST" (States of West Africa).
Obverse
Along the upper edge are grape clusters on vine branches. At the bottom left and right are ears of corn. Below them on the left: "G.B.L. BAZOR" - the designer's privy mark for Lucien Georges Bazor. In the center is a frontal depiction of a Grant's gazelle head. Below: "1999" - the year of minting.