Banknote French West Africa 1 Franc - Fisherman in a boat - Geometric art - ND (1944)

Remarks:

Plis, salissures, traces d'usures.

This 1 Franc banknote, issued by the Bank of West Africa (BAO) in 1944, represents a specimen of the fiduciary production of that period. Its dimensions are 98 millimeters in width and 68 millimeters in height.

The front of the banknote features a composition with a fisherman on a boat on the left. On the right, a female figure is depicted. The inscriptions in the Latin alphabet identify the issuer, "Afrique Occidentale Française", as well as the face value, "1 Franc".

The back of the banknote is adorned with geometric art motifs. These decorative elements are characteristic of the artistic style of the time and contribute to the visual identity of the banknote.

This banknote testifies to the economic and monetary context of French West Africa in the mid-20th century. Its design, with its figures and geometric patterns, reflects the artistic and cultural influences of its time.