5 Francs 1996 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, a gold weight figurine of the Akan-Ashanti people. To its left is 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 West African States, separated by a point, flanked by the privy marks of the Paris Mint: a bee and a cornucopia.
Obverse
In the central part, within a wreath of corn, a gazelle head. Below it, the year of issue: 1996. 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 grape clusters and peanut pods.