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500 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin

Benin

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 7.02 g

Silver weight: 7.01 g

Thickness: 1.3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #38522

Value

Bullion value: $20.37

Obverse

Description:

Benin coat of arms, encircled by legend, name beneath.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

500

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

500

FRANCS CFA

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Ferdinand von Zeppelin portrait medallion over a mountain landscape.

Inscription:

FERDINAND GRAF VON ZEPPELIN

LZ 10

1917-1997

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	—	—	Proof

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