10 Francs Essai

€1.00
IssuerMadagascar
Year1970
TypeCoin pattern
Value10 Francs = 2 Ariary (2 MGF)
CurrencyFranc (1963-2004)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: B. Ramjato
Reverse: Raymond Joly
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E9a
Obverse descriptionVanilla plant.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAMOAHAMBOLAN` NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY 1970
(Translation: Issuance Institute of Madagascan Republic)
Reverse descriptionZebu head and value both in Francs and Ariary (1 Ariary = 5 Francs).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 FRANCS ARIARY ROA ESSAI
(Translation: Two Ariary)
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1970  - - 6
Catalog ID2056491870
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