1200Reis

500 francs cfa – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Ludwig van Beethoven

Benin

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 7 g

Silver weight: 7.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #159966

Value

Bullion value: $21.14

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Beethoven with musical score. Caption above, date below.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

500

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

500

FRANCS CFA

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Beethoven's head.

Inscription:

Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827

2005

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	—

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