Catálogo
| Emissor | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1921 |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valor | 1 Franc |
| Moeda | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Composição | Brass |
| Peso | 4.75 g |
| Diâmetro | 27 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientação | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Descrição do anverso | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Descrição do reverso | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Casa da moeda |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Tiragem |
1921 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7525503510 |
| Informações adicionais |
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