Catálogo
| Emisor | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Año | 1921 |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valor | 1 Franc |
| Moneda | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Composición | Brass |
| Peso | 4.75 g |
| Diámetro | 27 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Descripción del anverso | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Descripción del reverso | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Canto | Smooth |
| Casa de moneda |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Tirada |
1921 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 7525503510 |
| Información adicional |
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