5 Francs 1981 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
Inscriptions in French along the rim: at the top, "BANQUE CENTRALE", at the bottom, "ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST", which translates to "CENTRAL BANK" and "STATES OF WEST AFRICA". In the center, the denomination "5F.". Between the letter and the number is an image of a sawfish.
Obverse
Grape clusters on vine branches are depicted along the top rim. In the center is a frontal portrait of a Grant's gazelle. At the bottom left and right are ears of corn. Below them on the left: "G.B.L. BAZOR" - the designer's signature for Lucien Georges Bazor. At the bottom: "1981" - the year of minting.