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1500 Francs CFA Ming Treasure Ship
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Côte d'Ivoire occupy the central field, depicting a shield charged with an elephant head in profile, flanked by two palm trees serving as supporters, with a rising sun above the shield and a scroll below bearing the national motto. The legend REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin capitals, while the denomination 1500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in two lines along the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE 1500 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | The central field features a highly detailed depiction of a Ming Dynasty treasure ship (baochuan), rendered in three-quarter profile sailing across stylized waves, its multiple battened lug sails fully set and pennants flying from each mast. The hull is decorated with a row of circular port openings along the strake. The legend MING TREASURE SHIP is inscribed within a cartouche-style banner arcing along the upper periphery, while the date 2009 appears in the lower field flanked by small star ornaments. |
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