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Santiago Ricarte Fillola collects bank notes of countries that were French colonies in West Africa area. 
To center the subject, remember that the French colonies in Africa are divided into two main groups, those of West Africa and in Equatorial Africa. Countries that make up West Africa are: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Chad. It must be noted, however, that Guinea Bissau belongs to this group since the 90's of last century, but was formerly a Portuguese colony.
To center the subject, remember that the French colonies in Africa are divided into two main groups, those of West Africa and in Equatorial Africa. Countries that make up West Africa are: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Chad. It must be noted, however, that Guinea Bissau belongs to this group since the 90's of last century, but was formerly a Portuguese colony. These countries have since 1945 with a common currency based on the French franc. Previously, the Banque de l'Afrique West had issued 
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common currency for area? French federation in Africa (Mauritania, Senegal, French Sudan (now Mali), Niger, Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) and Dahomey (now Benin) was the germ of the present West Africa. This federation is called French West Africa (AOF Afrique Occidentale Française) and ceased to exist as such in 1958.
Santiago says that before deciding to make this collection so special, has been interested in other many things. He says he was very fond of small notes and coins that gave some family members living in France, and kept them carefully. 
also was interested in the stamps of foreign countries.
Then, as work and family did not leave much free time left parked hobby. It was a few years ago, in 2006, when he took an interest in notes and coins, decided to collect. It started with English and foreign banknotes, but I liked them all and not sure why settle. First chose the theme of birds, then gathered some notes of Queen Elizabeth II of England. It was not until a couple of years when he discovered what
verdaderame nte liked.
also was interested in the stamps of foreign countries. Then, as work and family did not leave much free time left parked hobby. It was a few years ago, in 2006, when he took an interest in notes and coins, decided to collect. It started with English and foreign banknotes, but I liked them all and not sure why settle. First chose the theme of birds, then gathered some notes of Queen Elizabeth II of England. It was not until a couple of years when he discovered what
verdaderame nte liked. The cause of this decision, what really moved him to collect this item, was a bill of 100 francs of AOF (French West Africa) in the decade of the twentieth century 40.
These tickets are very beautiful and colorful, they are very elaborate and fine intaglio. On the other hand, African Images Santiago likes because it evokes memories and feelings from when I was little and that has not ever been to Africa! cas 
or is that how you Nla relatives who had gone to work in Guinea, as many people in the province of Huesca, recalled the conversations had heard at home as well as objects brought from there and, at that time, everything was called a lot of attention and was impressed. Now, the bills will help evoke those feelings.
In the history of the organization of West Africa there have been many UEMOCA monetary unions as the Economic and Monetary Union of West Africa, and several issuing banks: Bank of Senegal, from 1853 to 1901; Bank Occcidental Africa (BAO or AOF) from 1901 to 1954 emission Institute of AOF and Togo, from 1955 to 1958 and the BCEAO in 1959 to today.
is true that the collection still not very big, because it is not easy to get unless copies are in circulation, but everything is starting! and we are confident that the curiosity and tenacity of Santiago will take you very far in this exploration.
or is that how you Nla relatives who had gone to work in Guinea, as many people in the province of Huesca, recalled the conversations had heard at home as well as objects brought from there and, at that time, everything was called a lot of attention and was impressed. Now, the bills will help evoke those feelings. The issues raised in these notes tend to exalt nature, family and the beauty of its people. Santiago is not limited to co 
ntemplar images and enjoying them, but about knowing what show, what it represents, and symbolism. Try to identify landscapes, objects, fruits, flowers, in short, going into the life of those societies. So, in addition to the tickets, find photos, documents and all those who can provide information about the subject on the ticket.
ntemplar images and enjoying them, but about knowing what show, what it represents, and symbolism. Try to identify landscapes, objects, fruits, flowers, in short, going into the life of those societies. So, in addition to the tickets, find photos, documents and all those who can provide information about the subject on the ticket. 
The Banque de l'Afrique West issued the first ticket in 1903 and was a ticket of 100 F. The following year, 19o4, there was the issue of 5 F. Later came out of 5oo, in 1912, 25 in 1917, 1000 in 1919 and 50 in 1920.
What is best represented Santiago are the emissions of the "Institute of French West Africa and Togo, which aired from 1955 to 1959. And emissions of the Bank of West Africa the 1940 to 1955.
Santiago has created a blog " French West Africa "in which he is exhibiting pieces from his collection v to explain, ticket ticket, all that has managed to collect data on them.
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