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5 Francs, West African Monetary Union, 1965

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 franc coin
West African Monetary Union, 1965
Obverse Image: Stylized fish in center.
Obverse Text: BANQUE CENTRALE / ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST / 5 F.
Reverse Image: Head of a gazelle with plants around.
Reverse Text: 1965 / G.B.L. BAZOR
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Paris Mint
date made
1965
Credit Line
Harvey Stack
Physical Description
aluminum-bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .14 cm x 1.99 cm; 1/16 in x 25/32 in
Object Name
coin
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