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10 Francs Independence, Piedfort Essai
| Issuer | Mali (1960-date) |
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| Year | 1960 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | The National Coat of Arms of Mali occupies the central field, depicting a stylized fortress gateway above two crossed bows with arrows and a rising sun, surmounted by a soaring vulture in flight within a circular cartouche. The denomination '10 FR.' appears prominently in the lower central field, with the word 'ESSAI' incuse below it. The upper legend reads 'REPUBLIQUE DU MALI' flanked by six-pointed stars, while the lower legend carries the national motto 'UN PEUPLE·UN BUT·UNE FOI' arcing along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse description | A bold, high-relief draped bust of President Modibo Keita faces slightly left, wearing a traditional embroidered cap, with the effigy occupying the majority of the central field. The circular legend '• PRESIDENT MODIBO KEITA •' arcs across the upper portion of the field. The lower legend commemorates Malian independence with the inscription 'INDEPENDANCE 22 SEPT. 1960' curving along the lower rim. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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