50 Francs 2013 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

About the object

Country: West Africa (BCEAO)
Shape: Round
Weight: 4.82 g
Metal: Iron (Steel)
Designation: Fe(*)
Cladding: Nickel
Denomination: 50 francs
Currency unit: Franc
Orientation: Coin alignment
Artist: Raymond Joly; mark: RJ
Summary: UC# 1
Diameter: 22 mm

Reverse

In the central part, a gold weight figurine of the Akan-Ashanti people. Below it, the letters 'RJ' - the mark of Paris Mint artist Raymond Joly. Along the upper edge of the coin, an inscription in French from left to right: 'BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' - Central Bank of West African States.

Obverse

In the central part, the numeral: '50', framed by cowrie shells and peanut plant branches. Below it, the year of issue: 2013 and the mintmark of the Paris Mint - a cornucopia. Along the edge of the coin, an inscription in French: 'UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE' - West African Monetary Union.