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10 Francs Essai
| Issuer | Territoire Français des Afars et des Issas |
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| Year | 1969 |
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| Weight | 3 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing effigy of Marianne wearing a winged Phrygian cap, rendered in the style of engraver L. Bazor. Four ships are depicted in the background field behind the bust, evoking the maritime character of the territory. The date 1969 appears below the portrait. The engraver's signature L.BAZOR and initials GB are inscribed near the truncation. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE and the word ESSAI encircle the design. |
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| Reverse description | Central harbour scene depicting a traditional lateen-rigged dhow in the foreground with a large ocean liner and a crane visible behind it, evoking the port of Djibouti. The denomination 10 FRANCS is prominently displayed in the upper field above the maritime vignette. The circular legend TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS runs along the rim, separated by a raised dot at the base. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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