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1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Protecting nature - Benin elephant

Benin

Context

Year: 2017

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #126

Numista: #125566

Value

Bullion value: $88.29

Obverse

Description:

National emblem above value.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE TRAVAIL JUSTICE

1000

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY WORK JUSTICE

1000

CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Three elephants—two adults and a calf—with a tree behind them.

Inscription:

PROTECTION DE LA NATURE - ELEPHANT DU BENIN

1 OZ AG .999

2017

Translation:

Protection of Nature - Elephant of Benin

1 oz Silver .999

2017

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2017	—	5,000	Prooflike

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