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Rakoto Frah, A Malagasy Musical Icon: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

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May 15, 2023
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Updated: Apr 15, 2024

This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of Rokoto Frah, a famous sodina (traditional Malagasy flue) player. The reverse illustration depicts branches of coffee, ylang-ylang and cloves. (Note Size: 142 x 76 mm or 5.59 x 2.99 in)

Observe

The observe features a portrait of Rokoto Frah, a famous sodina (traditional Malagasy flue) player.

Reverse

The reverse illustration depicts branches of coffee, ylang-ylang and cloves.

1983 Malagasy Franc Gallery

500 Franc/50 Ariary-Observe
500 Francs/50 Ariary-Reverse
1000 Francs/200 Ariary-Observe
1000 Francs/200 Ariary-Reverse
5000 Franc/1000 Ariary-Observe
5000 Franc/1000 Ariary-Reverse
10k Franc/2k Ariary-Observe
10k Franc/2k Ariary-Reverse

(Gallery features the 1983 Series Malagasy Franc, will be updated)

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