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5 Francs - Muhammad VIII Essai
| Issuer | Tunisia |
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| Year | 1954 |
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| Value | 5 Francs (5 TNF) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Tunisian coat of arms comprising a khamsa (Hand of Fatima) surmounting a crescent moon, both rendered in high relief within an ornate decorative frame. The Arabic legend arcing around the upper field reads 'المملكة التونسية' (Kingdom of Tunisia), while the dual dates '1373-1954' appear in the lower central field in both Western and Arabic-Indic numerals. The denomination 'خمسة فرنكات' (Five Francs) is inscribed along the lower arc of the legend, completing the circular design engraved in a refined Art Deco style. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is divided into two concentric registers separated by a raised inner ring. The upper portion of the inner field displays the Gregorian date '1954' flanked by small decorative ornaments, below which the large numeral '5' dominates the central field, with 'FRANCS' inscribed beneath it in bold Latin capitals. The outer border carries the legend 'TUNISIE' arcing along the lower periphery, with the word 'ESSAI' (trial) appearing in smaller letters to the lower right, confirming the pattern status of the piece. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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