Catalog
5 Francs / 1 Ariary
| Issuer | Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara (Central Bank of Madagascar) |
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| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A large, finely detailed poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) blossom rendered in high relief occupies the central field, its radiating bracts and central florets meticulously engraved. The circular legend BANKY FOIBEN'I MADAGASIKARA runs along the upper periphery, while the date 1996 appears in the lower exergual area beneath the flower. |
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| Reverse description | A stylized frontal zebu (Malagasy ox) head is depicted in the central field, its sweeping upward-curving horns framing a raised circular panel bearing the numeral '5' above the inscription FRANCS. Flanking the zebu head are two agricultural sprigs — a stalk of grain to the left and a vanilla or similar tropical plant to the right — symbolizing Madagascar's natural wealth. The denomination ARIARY curves along the lower border, completing the bilingual monetary designation. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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