Depicts a logo of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC): three busts of kudu left above high grass.

The kudus are two species of antelope of the genus Tragelaphus. The name of the animal was imported into English in the 18th century from isiXhosa iqhude, via Afrikaans koedoe part zebra part deer.

Denomination within a circle. Mintmark on the left side of the face value, on the right side of the face value engraver general's privy mark.

Mintmark of the Paris Mint: Cornucopia

Engraver general's privy mark: Owl (Raymond Joly, 1958-1974)