100 Francs (BCEAO)

West African States (BCEAO - Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest) · 1969

A silver-colored coin featuring a stylized fish-like symbol (mythological motif from West African culture) on one side and a floral wreath surrounding the denomination on the other.

Country: West African States (BCEAO - Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest)
Year: 1969
Denomination: 100 Francs
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Grade: About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor handling wear.

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Overview

A silver-colored coin featuring a stylized fish-like symbol (mythological motif from West African culture) on one side and a floral wreath surrounding the denomination on the other.

Historical significance

Issued for the West African Economic and Monetary Union, facilitating a shared currency (CFA franc) across multiple West African nations sharing a common central bank.

Obverse (front)

Features a stylized stylized fish/sawfish motif surrounded by the legend 'BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST'.

Reverse (back)

Features the denomination '100 FRANCS' in the center enclosed by a floral wreath, with the legend 'UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE' and the year '1969'.