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1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Benin

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

Numista: #197543

Value

Bullion value: $60.15

Obverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL

1000

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY JUSTICE LABOR

1000

CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Ship starboard.

Inscription:

AMERIGO VESPUCCI 1451-1512

2005

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	—	Proof

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