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10 Francs, French West Africa, 1956

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 franc coin
French West Africa, 1956
Obverse Image: Head of an allegorical female wearing a Phrygian cap, facing left.
Obverse Text: 1956 / REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / G.B.L. BAZOR
Reverse Image: Forward facing gazelle with stalks of wheat and corn.
Reverse Text: 10 FS / AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANCAISE
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1956
Credit Line
Smithsonian Institution
Physical Description
aluminum-bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .16 cm x 2.34 cm; 1/16 in x 29/32 in
Object Name
coin
Coin, 10 Francs
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