This coin was issued by Mali after gaining independence from France. New governments used national currencies to establish control over their own economies and demonstrate their autonomy. One (1) 10 franc coin Mali, 1967 Obverse Image: Bust of President Modibo Keita facing forward. Obverse Text: PRESIDENT MODIBO KEITA / 1967 Reverse Image: Coat of arms of Mali. Reverse Text: REPUBLIQUE DU MALI / FRS. 10 / UN PEUPLE . UN BUT . UNE FOI Currently not on view
- Collection
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection West African Currency
- Dates
- 1967
- Format
- Gold (overall material)
- Place Discussed
- Mali
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Mali
- Rights
- Bureau of Customs
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/05a5de8b66e5c810376e9fd72b26bc73