Catalog
10 Francs
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing effigy of Marianne wearing a winged Phrygian cap, rendered in the neoclassical style of engraver L. Bazor. Four sailing vessels are depicted in the background field, evoking the maritime character of the territory. The date 1965 appears below the portrait, accompanied by the mintmaster's privy mark. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE is inscribed along the upper periphery, with the engraver's signature L.BAZOR flanking the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | Central design featuring two vessels — a traditional Arabian dhow and a large passenger ocean liner — depicted in Djibouti harbour, with the harbour skyline rendered in the background field. The denomination 10 FRANCS is inscribed in the upper portion of the coin, above the maritime scene. The territorial legend COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS arcs along the lower periphery, identifying the issuing authority. The overall composition emphasises the colonial port setting and the region's dependence on maritime trade. |
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| Reverse lettering | COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 10 FRANCS (Translation: French Somaliland) |
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