5000 Francs CFA Monetary Union, Essai

Issuer	Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)
Year	1982
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Currency	CFA franc (1958-date)
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Reverse description	The central field depicts a sculptural group of six stylized elongated bird figures arranged in an interlocking composition, each with spiraling circular wing details rendered in relief, symbolizing the unity of the six member states of the West African Monetary Union. The names of the six member nations — BENIN, NIGER, CÔTE D'IVOIRE, SENEGAL, HAUTE VOLTA, and TOGO — are inscribed in the field surrounding the sculptural group. Below the central design, the denomination '5000 FRANCS' is prominently displayed in large raised numerals and letters, with the date '1982' beneath. The circumferential legend 'RENFORCEMENT DE LA SOLIDARITE ET DE LA COHESION DE L'UNION MONETAIRE' runs along the periphery. The entire design is framed by the same decorative border of incised triangular motifs as seen on the obverse.
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Reverse lettering	RENFORCEMENT DE LA SOLIDARITE ET DE LA COHESION DE L'UNION MONETAIRE BENIN NIGER CÔTE D'IVOIRE SENEGAL HAUTE VOLTA TOGO 5000 FRANCS 1982 (Translation: Reinforcement of the Solidarity and Cohesion of the Monetary Union Benin Niger Ivory Coast Senegal Upper Volta Togo)
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