1 Franc CFA Essai

Issuer	Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)
Year	1961
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Engraver(s)	Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
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Reverse description	The reverse features a finely engraved frontal gazelle head at centre, flanked by stylized flowering and fruiting vegetation including millet and maize stalks, symbolizing the agricultural wealth of the West African region. The devices are enclosed within a decorative wreath-like border composed of small floral and beaded elements. The date '1961' is inscribed in the lower exergue, separated by small ornamental dashes on either side.
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Reverse lettering	1961
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