1 Franc 1975 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
Along the upper edge of the coin, the French text 'BANQUE CENTRALE' is inscribed, with 'ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' below, translating to 'Central Bank of the West African States'. The inscriptions are separated by rosettes. In the central part of the reverse, a relief image of a goldweight separates the inscription '1F.', denoting 'one franc'. A goldweight is a small figure in the shape of a human, animal, or bird, used by the Ashanti people for weighing gold dust.
Obverse
Around the edge of the coin is a decorative raised pattern resembling petals and berries. In the lower part, along the edge, is the mint year '1975'. The central part features an image of an antelope head. To the left are the letters 'G.B.L. BAZOR' — the engraver's mark of Lucien Georges Bazor.