10 Francs Essai

Reverse

Dhow, ocean liner, denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS ·
10
FRANCS

Translation: French Afars and Issas territory

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Comment

In 1862, France purchased the port, roadstead and anchorage of Obock, north of the Gulf of Tadjoura.
In 1885, it occupied the southern coast and 3 years later created the port of Djibouti, better situated on the route to Madagascar and Indochina.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

En 1862, la France achète les port, rade et mouillage d'Obock, au nord du golfe de Tadjoura.
En 1885 elle occupe la côte sud et crée 3 ans plus tard le port de Djibouti, mieux situé sur la route de Madagascar et de l'Indochine.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Essai) 1969 from Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) made of Brass weighing 3 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a traditional Afar woman, adorned with intricate jewelry and headdress, while the reverse side depicts a scenic view of the Djibouti coastline, complete with palm trees and a sailboat in the background. This coin is a rare and beautiful representation of the region's history and culture, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

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