Two seated women symbolizing Industry and Agriculture frame two heads printed in roses in medallions, on either side of the lettered value. In the background, Mercury engraves a stele. Article 139 of the penal code is printed in pink on a blue background at the bottom. The `BANQUE DE FRANCE` mansion is covered by a red band, and the `BANQUE DE MADAGASCAR` mansion is added below the former mansion.
Reverse description
Allegory of fortune rewarding a couple representing the work of the land. At the top, on either side, two heads of young men and women.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
Banque de Madagascar
cent francs
DANIEL DUPUIS ET GEORGES DUVAL FEC. A LEVEILLE . CS.
Reverse lettering
DANIEL
DUPUIS ET GEORGES DUVAL FEC. LEON .. ROUSSEAU . CS.
Variants
There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.
