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3 Francs African wildcat

Issuer Tromelin Island (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean)
Year 2023
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Thickness 2.2 mm
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Obverse description Central field features a heraldic shield bearing two quarterings: the upper portion displays a lion passant in relief, while the lower portion depicts a dolphin or sea creature, the whole flanked by two olive branches extending from the base. Above the shield, the denomination '3 francs' appears in bold relief lettering, with the issuer name 'TROMELIN' arched along the upper legend. The overall composition is rendered in a medallic style with strong relief against a flat field.
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Obverse lettering TROMELIN
3 francs
Reverse description Central medallion features a full-color applied image of a serval (African wildcat) depicted in a stalking posture, descending over rocky terrain amid foliage, rendered in naturalistic polychrome on a light blue background. The legend 'CHATS SAUVAGES' (Wild Cats) is incused along the upper periphery in bold capital letters, and the date '2023' appears at the lower exergue in raised numerals. The brass border ring frames the colorized inner disc, forming a bimetallic-style appearance.
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