Catalogue
| Émetteur | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1921 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 1 Franc |
| Devise | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Poids | 4.75 g |
| Diamètre | 27 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Description de l’avers | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Description du revers | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Tirage |
1921 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7525503510 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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