1972 West Africa/France 50 Francs Coin. AU F-5
Features
| Issuer | Western African States  |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Western African States |
| Type | Patterns |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 50 Francs CFA (50 XOF) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 119931 |
| References | KM# E6, E6a, E6b |
Obverse
Sawfish
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST
ESSAI
Translation:
Central Bank of [the] West African States
Trial
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION MONETAIRE OUEST-AFRICAINE
50 FRANCS
1972
Translation: West African Monetary Union
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Reeded
Mint
 | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
Marks
 | Raymond Joly, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1958-1974) |
 | Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles, Monnaie de Paris |