500 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Lunar Year Series - Year of the Dragon

Benin

Context

Year: 2012

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 555

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 15.42 g

Silver weight: 15.40 g

Thickness: 1.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver half ounce

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #90

Numista: #39934

Value

Bullion value: $45.87

Obverse

Description:

Benin's coat of arms features two panthers flanking a shield, topped with cornucopias of corn. It displays the motto "FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL" and is encircled by "REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN" and "500 FRANCS CFA".

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL

500

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY JUSTICE LABOR

500

CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

A red and green dragon, mouth agape, topped with "Year of the Dragon." To its left, a Chinese character above "2012."

Inscription:

L'année du Dragon

龍

2012

Translation:

The Year of the Dragon

Dragon

2012

Script: Latin

Languages: Chinese, French

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2012	—	555	Proof

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