Catalog
| Issuer | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1921 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.75 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Obverse description | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Reverse description | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Mintage |
1921 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7525503510 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1921 1 Franc Ziguinchor coin arose from post-WWI economic instability in French West Africa. Ziguinchor, a key Senegalese port, faced acute shortages of official coinage. This scarcity compelled local authorities, under French colonial administration, to issue their own emergency currency (monnaie de nécessité). This brass 1 Franc served as a crucial medium of exchange, highlighting the city's initiative in addressing immediate economic needs and facilitating commerce.
Artistry: The 1 Franc Ziguinchor's design reflects its utilitarian purpose as a municipal emergency issue. The engraver, typical of such local pieces, remains anonymous; the stylistic approach prioritizes clarity and leg