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25 Francs Essai
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Mali |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Large denomination numeral '25' displayed prominently in the center of the field, with the word 'FRANCS' inscribed below. The circular legend 'BANQUE CENTRALE DU MALI' runs along the periphery, flanked by a decorative serrated or zigzag border. Four arrowhead or chevron ornaments are positioned at cardinal points around the central numeral. The date '1976' appears in the lower exergual area, with two small engraver's marks flanking it. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A naturalistic depiction of a millet or sorghum plant occupies the entire field, rendered in fine relief with multiple drooping grain-laden panicles radiating from a central cluster of stalks. The plant's heavily laden seed heads cascade downward in an elegant, detailed composition symbolizing agricultural abundance. A decorative serrated or zigzag border frames the design around the entire circumference. The word 'ESSAI' (meaning 'trial' or 'pattern') is inscribed in the lower portion of the field beneath the plant. |
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