1 Franc 1967 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

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1 Franc 1967 [West Africa (BCEAO)]
  • Country: West Africa (BCEAO)
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 1.3 g
  • Mintage: 2500000 pcs.
  • Metal: Aluminium
  • Composition: Al
  • Denomination: 1 franc
  • Currency unit: Franc
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Designer: Lucien Georges Bazor
  • Summary: KM# 3.1
  • Diameter: 23 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a gold weight figure of the Akan-Ashanti people. To its left, the numeral: 1, to its right - the abbreviation 'F.', which stands for 'franc'. Around the edge, the inscription in French: 'BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' - Central Bank of the West African States, separated by a point and the privy marks of the Paris Mint: a wing and a cornucopia.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, within a wreath of corn, a gazelle head. Below it, the year of issue: 1967. To its left, the letters 'G.B.L. BAZOR' - the mark of the Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint, Lucien Georges Bazor. Around the edge, a raised ornamental border featuring clusters of grapes and peanut pods.

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