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5000 Francs
| Issuer | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest |
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| Year | 1977-1992 |
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| Value | 5000 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | A woman's portrait appears at the left, with a central vignette of fish and traditional fishing boats along the shore. An ornate African carving or sculptural motif is positioned at the right. The denomination and bank title are rendered in intaglio lettering across the upper register. |
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| Obverse lettering | 5000 BANQUE CENTRALE 5000 DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST CINQ MILLE FRANCS |
| Reverse description | At the left stands a panel of traditional African carved figures and symbolic motifs set against a crosshatch guilloche border. The central vignette presents a busy coastal fishing scene with large nets spread on the shore, fishermen at work, and several vessels including a trawler moored in the background. To the right, a large sculptural head of an African ruler in ceremonial headdress and ornamental regalia dominates the composition. |
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