10 Francs, French West Africa, 1949

10 Francs, French West Africa, 1949

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 franc note
French West Africa, 1949
Obverse Image: Two men with bows and arrows.
Obverse Text: BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / 04751 / DIX FRANCS / 10 FRS / LE PRESIDENT, / LE DIRECTEUR GAL, / T. 62 / 28-9-1949 / SEB. LAURENT FEC. / R. ARMANELLI SC.
Reverse Image: A hunter with a gazelle over his shoulder.
Reverse Text: 10 / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISEES PAR LA LOI / MAGD. TISON SC.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1949
place used
French West Africa
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.9 cm x 12.2 cm x.01 cm; 2 23/32 in x 4 13/16 in x in
ID Number
NU.66.27289
catalog number
66.27289
accession number
269138
serial number
04751
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer L. Neinken
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West African Currency
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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