without Franc denomination Besides the Mauritanian Ouguiya, the Malagasy Ariary is the only currency in the world that is not based on the decimal system. Since its introduction in 1961, Ariary coins and banknotes were denominated in both Ariary and Franc – the predecessor currency. This is the complete first coin set without Franc denomination. The obverses show ears of grain, a poinsettia, and a vanilla plant. The reverses depict a rice plant, a man cutting peat, a farmer plowing a field with a tractor, baobab trees and the head of a zebu. The set features coins of four different shapes. – Non-decimal currency – Four different shapes – Unique plants and animals of Madagascar
SPECIFICATIONS
| Denomination | 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Ariary |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996-2016 |
| KM | 29, 30, 23, 27, 24, 25 |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Pieces in set | 6 |





