20 Francs
Country: Madagascar 
 Denomination: 20 Francs
                (20 XMCF) 
 Year: 1953 
 Material: Aluminium-bronze 
 Weight: 4 g 
 Shape: Round 
 Diameter: 23.2 mm 
 Type: Common coin 
 Catalog list: madagascar
Description:
 
Obverse
Female personification of the French Republic, wearing winged Phrygian cap with French tricolor left. Cargo ships in background
NOTE: The ESSAI on some coins is vertical behind the head and in front of FRANCAISE
Reverse
Value above horns of a Zebu bull. Floral ornaments and native designs around. Map outline with sea waves above value
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