5 Francs, West African Monetary Union, 1965

5 Francs, West African Monetary Union, 1965

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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
Object Name
coin
date made
1965
maker
Paris Mint
Physical Description
aluminum-bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.14 cm x 1.99 cm; 1/16 in x 25/32 in
ID Number
NU.67.97610
catalog number
67.97610
accession number
275421
Credit Line
Harvey Stack
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West African Currency
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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