100 Francs, West African Monetary Union, 1972

Description (Brief):

One (1) 100 franc coin

Description (Brief)

West African Monetary Union, 1972

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Stylized fish in center.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST

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Reverse Image: Floral design.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE / 100 FRANCS / 1972

Date Made: 1972

Maker: Paris Mint

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, West African Currency

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Credit Line: Mrs. Jefferson Patterson

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.77.60.322Catalog Number: 77.60.322Accession Number: 1977.0795

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: nickel (overall material)Measurements: overall: .18 cm x 2.58 cm; 1/16 in x 1 1/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-eca8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1919282

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