10 Units

Reverse

Same as obverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OUEST AFRICAIN FRANÇAIS
10
1883

Translation: French African West.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Minted in Paris at the request of Savorgnan de Brazza.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Monnaie frappée à Paris à la demande de Savorgnan de Brazza.

Interesting fact

The Token 10 Units 1883 from French West Africa made of Brass weighing 3g was used as a form of currency in the French West African colonies during the 19th century. It was introduced by the French government in 1883 as a replacement for the various local currencies that were in use at the time. The coin was made of brass and had a value of 10 units, which was equivalent to 10 francs. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin was still considered valuable in the context of the local economy at the time. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.

• africa
• modern
• french colony