Zebu and Vanilla 10 Francs Madagascar Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (2 Ariary) (Omby)

Zebu & Vanilla 10 Francs Madagascar Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making (2 Ariary) (Omby) Obverse: Vanilla plant Lettering: BANKY FOIBEN'I MADAGASIKARA ·1996· Translation: Central Bank of Madagascar Reverse: Value within horns of Madagascar Zebu head flanked by sprigs. (Zebu is also called Omby.) Lettering: 10 FRANCS ARIARY ROA Translation: Ten francs, Two Ariary (N.B. Ariary is another way of valuing this coin) Features Issuer Madagascar Period Third Republic (1992-2010) Type Standard circulation coin Year 1996 Value 10 Francs = 2 Ariary 2 MGA = USD 0.00049 Currency Ariary (1961-date) Composition Copper plated steel Weight 3.3 g Diameter 21 mm Thickness 1.5 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Number N# 1848 References KM# 22 From: https://www.evaneos.com/madagascar/holidays/discover/964-1-the-zebu-in-madagascar/ The importance of the omby or zebu in Madagascar It is a symbol of wisdom, with its big horns and humped back, and an integral part