| Obverse description |
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 |
| Obverse script |
Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1953 |
| Reverse description |
Value above horns of a Zebu bull. Floral ornaments and native designs around. Map outline with sea waves above value |
| Reverse script |
Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
20 FRANCS MADAGASCAR |
| Edge |
Smooth |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
1953 - - 15 000 000
|
| Numisquare ID |
7310098470 |
| Comments |
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