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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
C.4876
Denomination
franc
, 100
Description
Nickel coin.
(whole)
Stylised mudfish at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(obverse)
Denomination at centre, surrounded by composite image of flowers and leaves. Inscription around the edges.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Central Bank of West African States
Production date
1967
Production place
Issued in:
Africa
(West)
Materials
nickel
Dimensions
Diameter:
26 millimetres
Weight:
6.97 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
fish
flower
Acquisition name
Donated by:
David Scrase
Acquisition date
1976
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
C.4876