50 Francs 2012 [West Africa (BCEAO)]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, the numeral: 50, framed by cowrie shells and peanut branches. Below is the year of issue: 2012 and the mintmark of the Paris Mint - a cornucopia. Around the edge of the coin is an inscription in French: «UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE» - West African Monetary Union.
Obverse
In the central part, an Ashanti goldweight (Taku). Below it are the artist's initials of the Paris Mint: «RJ» - the mark of designer Raymond Joly and a pentagon belonging to designer Yves Sampo. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right runs the text in French: «BANQUE CENTRALE ᴅᴇS ETATS ᴅᴇ L'AFRIQVE ᴅᴇ L'OUEST» - Central Bank of West African States.