Catalog
10 Francs
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1969-1975 |
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| Engraver(s) | Lucien Georges Bazor |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing effigy of Marianne wearing a winged Phrygian cap, rendered in low relief after the design of Lucien Georges Bazor. Four sailing vessels are depicted in the background field, evoking the maritime character of the territory. The date appears in the lower portion of the field. The engraver's signature L.BAZOR and the initials GB are inscribed near the truncation, with the legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE arcing around the upper periphery. |
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| Reverse description | Central vignette depicting a traditional dhow under sail in the foreground, with a large ocean liner prominently rendered behind it, evoking the busy port of Djibouti. The denomination 10 FRANCS appears in large numerals in the upper field above the maritime scene. The circular legend TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS runs along the periphery, separated by a raised dot at the base, framing the entire composition. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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