1000 Francs (1975) (Front: Traditional decorative column. Married African couple. Carving of an antelope. Back: Older West African man among pineapples, bananas, coconut palms, coffee and other plants. River raft approaching rope suspension bridge. Watermark: Married man's head in profile. Main colour: Multicolor. Signatures: Edem Kodjo (Édouard Kodjovi Kodjo) (Le Président, 1974); Abdoulaye Fadiga (Le Gouverneur, 1975–1988). Artists: Clément Serveau (1886-1972). Engravers: Camille Beltrand (1877-1951); Paul Baudier (1881-1962). Issuer: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), est. 4 April 1959. Code letter: A. Date of first issue: 15 April 1959. Withdrawn: 1981. Material: Cotton. Printing technique: Intaglio. Printer: Banque de France (BdF)) (Serial # O.141/351302153) (circulated) VF
Dimensions: 158 x 103 mm
Catalogue Number: P-103Ak (SCWPM: Albert Pick & Krause Publications)
Grade/condition: Very Fine (VF) (circulated, used)
Information: CFA Franc (XOF) was created on the 26th of December 1945 along with the CFP Franc (XAF).
Texts: Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Mille Francs. Les auteurs ou complices de falsification ou de contrefaçon de billets de banque seront punis conformément aux lois et actes en vigueur. One Thousand Francs.
Dimensions: 158 x 103 mm
Catalogue Number: P-103Ak (SCWPM: Albert Pick & Krause Publications)
Grade/condition: Very Fine (VF) (circulated, used)
Information: CFA Franc (XOF) was created on the 26th of December 1945 along with the CFP Franc (XAF).
Texts: Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Mille Francs. Les auteurs ou complices de falsification ou de contrefaçon de billets de banque seront punis conformément aux lois et actes en vigueur. One Thousand Francs.
