Coinsberg

1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Leif Ericson - Discovery of the New World

Benin

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 14.95 g

Silver weight: 14.94 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #37

Numista: #39061

Value

Bullion value: $43.32

Obverse

Description:

Benin coat of arms, denomination below.

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

Inscription:

LEIF ERIKSSON-DECOUVREUR DU NOUVEAU MONDE-1000-2000

2001

Translation:

Leif Eriksson - Discoverer of the New World - 1000-2000

2001

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	—	Proof

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