10 Francs 1977 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, a gold weight figure of the Akan-Ashanti people. To its left and right are the numerals 1 and 0 respectively, denoting the number: 10. Below it, the inscription in French: 'FRANCS'. 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 flanked by the privy marks of the Paris Mint: an owl and a cornucopia.
Obverse
In the central part, within a wreath of corn, a gazelle head. Below it, the year of issue: 1977. To its left, the letters 'G.B.L. BAZOR' - the privy mark of the Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint, Lucien Georges Bazor. Around the edge of the coin, a raised ornamental pattern featuring grape clusters and peanut pods.