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15000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Wildlife Protection

Benin

Context

Years: 1996–1997

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 300

Material

Diameter: 84.8 mm

Weight: 500 g

Silver weight: 499.50 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Coloured, Milled

References

KM: #34

Numista: #106542

Value

Bullion value: $1451.02

Obverse

Description:

National arms, name beneath.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL

15.000

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY JUSTICE LABOR

15.000

CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Multicolor crocodile, date right.

Inscription:

PROTECTION DE LA FAUNE

1997

Crocodylus

Cataphractus

Translation:

Protection of Wildlife

1997

Crocodylus Cataphractus

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	300
1997	—	—

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