40 Francs Pattern

Issuer	Banque d'Émission de l'Afrique Centrale
Year	1958
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Obverse description	A stylized African tribal mask displayed at center within a raised diamond-shaped frame, set against a plain field. The legend AFRIQUE CENTRALE is inscribed along the upper portion of the coin, with BANQUE D'EMISSION along the lower portion, both legends following the coin's circumference. The border is decorated with a repeated incuse geometric pattern. The overall design is bold and graphic, reflecting the artistic sensibility of mid-20th century French colonial coinage.
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Reverse description	The bold numeral '40' occupies the upper center of the reverse field, with the word FRANCS inscribed directly beneath in large capital letters. The central flat field is surrounded by a wide border of closely spaced chevron or herringbone-pattern milling, creating a decorative textured ring that frames the denomination. The design is clean and unadorned, emphasizing legibility.
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