1 Franc, French West Africa, 1948

1 Franc, French West Africa, 1948

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Description (Brief)
One (1) franc coin
French West Africa, 1948
Obverse Image: Bust of female figure facing left, wearing winged cap.
Obverse Text: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE UNION FRANCAISE / 1948
Reverse Image: Head of a gazelle with plants around.
Reverse Text: 1 F. / AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANCAISE
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1948
place used
French West Africa
Physical Description
aluminum (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.16 cm x 2.29 cm; 1/16 in x 29/32 in
ID Number
NU.71.105.1265
accession number
297845
catalog number
71.105.1265
Credit Line
Carl H. Jaeschke
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West African Currency
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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