50 Francs CFA non magnetic, Essai

Issuer	Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)
Year	1972
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Thickness	1.6 mm
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Obverse description	Central field features a stylized traditional West African ceremonial mask in high relief, depicted frontally with abstract facial features and flanked symmetrically by two spread wings or leaf-like ornamental elements. The engraver's initials 'RJ' appear at the lower center of the field, accompanied by a small Monnaie de Paris mintmark. The circular legend 'BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST' runs along the upper periphery, while the word 'ESSAI' (trial) is inscribed to the right of the central device, confirming the piece's pattern status.
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Reverse description	The denomination '50 FRANCS' is prominently displayed in large numerals and lettering at the center of the field. Framing the denomination is an elegant wreath composed of two distinct agricultural motifs: to the left, a millet or sorghum stalk bearing grain, and to the right, a coffee or cocoa branch with berries, reflecting the region's principal cash crops. Above the denomination, two cocoa pods are depicted horizontally, while below, groundnut plants with exposed pods rest at the base of the wreath. The date '1972' appears in the lower exergual area, flanked by small decorative stars. The circular legend 'UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE' runs along the upper periphery.
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Reverse lettering	UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE 50 FRANCS 1972 (Translation: West African Monetary Union)
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