10 Francs CFA FAO
| Uitgever | Western African States |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1981-2023 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Waarde | 10 Francs CFA |
| Valuta | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Samenstelling | Aluminium bronze |
| Gewicht | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Dikte | 1.57 mm |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | Obverse: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Georges Bazor Reverse: A.G.M.M. |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#10, Schön#18 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Emblem of Central Bank of West African States and denomination |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
BANQUE CENTRALE 10 FRANCS ETATS DE L`AFRIQUE DE L`OUEST (Translation: Central Bank 10 Francs of the West African States) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Two women and a child pumping water with the date below |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | 1997 |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Oplage |
1981 - - 2 010 000 1982 - - 23 000 000 1983 - - 6 000 000 1984 - - 10 000 000 1985 - - 5 000 000 1986 - - 7 500 000 1987 - - 28 000 000 1989 - - 40 500 000 1990 - - 18 000 000 1991 - - 13 010 000 1992 - - 4 990 000 1993 - - 4 400 000 1994 - - 11 000 000 1995 - - 12 500 000 1996 - - 33 300 000 1997 - - 38 170 000 1999 - - 49 760 000 2000 - - 8 300 000 2001 - - 8 000 000 2002 - - 28 000 000 2003 - - 5 000 000 2004 - - 8 000 000 2005 - - 2006 - - 2007 - - 2008 - - 2009 - - 2010 - - 2011 - - 2012 - - 2013 - - 2014 - - 2015 - - 2016 - - 2017 - - 2018 - - 2019 - - 2020 - - 2021 - - 2022 - - 2023 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1161166600 |
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Historical Context: The 10 Francs CFA FAO coin, issued by the Western African States (BCEAO), represents a cornerstone of monetary policy within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). Spanning 1981-2023, this denomination underscores enduring regional economic integration. The "FAO" designation signifies its role in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' global campaigns, emphasizing food security and agricultural development across member states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
Artistry: The artistic execution of this 10 Francs CFA type is characteristic of modern, high-volume circulation coinage, prioritizing clarity and functional design. Specific engraver attribution is typically unrecorded. The stylistic school is utilitarian and symbolic, featuring stylized agricultural motifs—like ears of grain or tools—on the reverse, embodying the FAO theme. The obverse consistently displays the BCEAO's emblem. This series does not bear prominent engraver signatures, aligning with its institutional nature.
Technical/Grading: Struck in aluminium bronze, this 4-gram, 23.5mm coin is susceptible to wear on its highest points, particularly the central agricultural motifs on the reverse and the raised elements of the BCEAO emblem on the obverse. Critical grading areas include the sharpness of individual grains or design elements within the FAO theme, the crispness of the legends' lettering, and the rim's integrity. Luster preservation and absence of significant bag marks are paramount for uncirculated specimens.