Obverse description	A poinsettia above the date.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	FAMOAHAMBOLAN`NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY 1983 (Translation: Republic of Madagascar)
Reverse description	The value within horns of ox head above sprigs.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	5 FRANCS ARIARY
Edge	Smooth
Mint	Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage	1966  - - 5 000 000 1967  - - 7 500 000 1968  - - 7 500 000 1970  - Also issued in set for the 10th anniversary of independance. - 1972  - - 10 000 000 1976  - - 5 000 000 1977  - - 4 200 000 1979  - - 4 300 000 1980  - - 4 300 000 1981  - - 5 200 000 1982  - - 3 300 000 1983  - - 1984  - - 2 500 000 1986  - - 5 000 000 1987  - - 2 500 000 1988  - - 2 500 000 1989  - - 20 000 000
Catalog ID	7817124070
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