Catalog
| Issuer | Afrique Occidentale Française |
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| Year | 1944 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | A coastal tropical vignette fills the left portion of the note, with a tall palm tree at left and a broad bay scene stretching toward a distant headland, rendered entirely in blue letterpress. The large numeral '2' is integrated into the lower centre of the composition, while the territorial title 'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE' is set in ornate display lettering across the upper right. A boxed legal warning inscription appears at lower right within the decorative border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in blue on plain paper and composed entirely of typographic and ornamental elements. The denomination 'DEUX FRANCS' appears in large bold lettering within a curved banner across the upper field, flanked by vertical pillar motifs. An intricate guilloche underprint of repeating floral and scrollwork patterns fills the central area, with the abbreviation 'AOF' set in large outline letters at the base, surrounding a central medallion with foliate ornament. |
| Reverse lettering | DEUX FRANCS AOF |
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