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  • 100 Francs 1977-2016, KM# 26, Djibouti
  • 100 Francs 1977-2016, KM# 26, Djibouti
  • 100 Francs 1977-2016, KM# 26, Djibouti, Pattern coin (Essai)
Description

Djibouti, formally known as the Republic of Djibouti, is situated in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea to the north, and is surrounded by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. The country covers an area of 23,200 km2 (8,958 sq mi).

Obverse

Depicts the national arms within the wreath, country name in French above and date below surrounded by the mint and privy marks.

Djibouti adopted its national emblem upon gaining independence from France on June 27, 1977. The emblem features laurel branches on the sides and encloses a vertical spear with a shield in front. Below the shield, two hands holding large machetes represent the nation's main ethnic groups, the Afar and the Issa. At the top of the spear is a red star, symbolizing unity between the Issa and Afar peoples.

Mint mark: Cornucopia, horn of plenty (Paris Mint - Paris until 1972 or Pessac from 1973).

Privy marks of the Mint's Chief Engravers:
• Dolphin - Emile Rousseau (1975-1993)
• Bee - Pierre Rodier (1994-2000)
• Horseshoe - Gérard Buquoi (2001)
• Heart - Serge Levet (2003)
• Hunting horn with a wave and a fish - Hubert Larivière (2004–2010)
• Pentagon with letters AG, MP and YS - Yves Sampo (2011–2020)

REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI
2010

Reverse

Depicts two dromedaries facing right (one standing, one on the ground). Value above, motto (Unity, Equality, Peace) in French around.

The dromedary, also known as the Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius), is a large, single-humped even-toed ungulate. It is the smallest of the three camel species, with adult males reaching a height of 1.8–2 m (5.9–6.6 ft) at the shoulder and females standing 1.7–1.9 m (5.6–6.2 ft) tall. Notable features include a long, curved neck, a narrow chest, and a single hump composed of fat bound together by fibrous tissue, which is 20 cm (7.9 in) tall or more. The coat is typically brown, and the dromedary's distinctive traits differentiate it from the Bactrian camel and wild Bactrian camel.

Engraver: Raymond Joly

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100 F

Edge

100 Francs

KM# 26 Schön# 23
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 12 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # KM# E7
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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