10000 Francs 2012 (Front: Stylised sawfish which is a reproduction of the bronze figurine which was formerly used to weigh the gold powder among Akan people. It symbolises prosperity and fruitfulness in African mythologies. Importance of the development of new communication and information technologies. This topic is represented, in the foreground, by a parabola (radio antenna), a satellite and the sign @ (arobase, arroba, at sign, eta, amphora, anfora). With the background appear drawn integrated circuits in a stylized way. Back: Touraco birds (Tauraco macrorhynchus) perching on a branch (Yellow-billed Turaco). Watermark: Stylized sawfish; Electrotype "10000". Signatures: Tiémoko Meyliet Koné (Le Gouverneur) Lassine Bouare (Le Président du Conseil des Ministres). Dominant colour: Violet. Security thread: Vertical, segmented, 1mm wide, with repeated incriptions 'UMOA 10000'. Holographic stripe: Vertical, windowed, 10 mm wide, with repetitive 'BCEAO' and '10000' over the sawfish. Issuer: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Date of First Issue: 15 December 2003 (2003-2011). Legal tender: Yes. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: François-Charles Oberthur - Oberthur Technologies (France)) (Serial # T 12701945659) AU-UNC
Dimensions: 146 x 74 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-818Tj
Grade/condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Dimensions: 146 x 74 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-818Tj
Grade/condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (new, unused, mint)
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