1953 Madagascar 20 Francs

Issuer Madagascar
- Period French Overseas Territory (1946-1958)
- Type Standard circulation coin
- Year 1953
- Value 20 Francs (20)
- Currency CFA franc (1945-1963)
- Composition Aluminium-bronze
- Weight 4 g
- Diameter 23.2 mm
- Thickness 1.5 mm
- Shape Round
- Technique Milled

Obverse
Female personification of the French Republic, wearing winged Phrygian cap with French tricolor left. Cargo ships in background
NOTE: The ESSAI on some coins is vertical behind the head and in front of FRANCAISE

Reverse
Value above horns of a Zebu bull. Floral ornaments and native designs around. Map outline with sea waves above value

What's in the box
1 x Coin