5 Francs CFA Essai

Issuer	Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)
Year	1960
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Engraver(s)	Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
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Obverse description	Central denomination numeral '5' in large relief, accompanied by the abbreviation 'F.' to its right, dominating the field. A decorative mask or totem motif appears above the numeral, serving as an artistic device linking the design to West African cultural heritage. The circular legend 'BANQUE CENTRALE' arcs across the upper portion, while 'ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' curves along the lower periphery. The word 'ESSAI' (Trial) appears in the lower field, identifying this piece as a pattern strike. The overall design is crisp and bold, consistent with Monnaie de Paris essai production standards.
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Obverse lettering	5 F. BANQUE CENTRALE ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST ESSAI (Translation: Central Bank of [the] West African States Trial)
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