500 Francs / 100 Ariary

Issuer	Institut d'Émission Malgache
Year	1952-1961
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Obverse description	Central intaglio vignette of a Malagasy woman in traditional dress holding a basket of tropical fruit and produce, set against a floral underprint of stylised blossoms, with denomination numerals '500' at upper left and upper right. The issuing authority 'INSTITUT DE L'ÉMISSION MALGACHE' appears in large letterpress type across the lower portion, while the dual-currency value inscriptions 'CINQ CENTS FRANCS' and '100 ARIARY' are rendered in bold intaglio lettering to the right. The Malagasy-language legends 'FAMOAHAM-BOLAN'NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY' and 'ARIARY ZATO' are overprinted across the upper register, with engraver and designer credits 'C. SERVEAU FEC. R. ARMANELLI SC.' at the lower margin.
Obverse lettering	FAMOAHAM-BOLAN'NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY 500 ARIARY ZATO 100 ARIARY CINQ CENTS FRANCS INSTITUT DE L'ÉMISSION MALGACHE LE CONTROLEUR GÉNÉRAL LE DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL C. SERVEAU FEC. R. ARMANELLI SC.
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