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1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Benin

Context

Year: 2014

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 499

Material

Weight: 155.52 g

Silver weight: 155.36 g

Shape: Oval

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver 5 ounces

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #103

Numista: #144440

Value

Bullion value: $451.42

Obverse

Description:

A shield supported by leopards, topped by a horn and flanked by cornucopias.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE TRAVAIL JUSTICE

1000 FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY WORK JUSTICE

1000 FRANCS CFA

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Majestic eagle head

Inscription:

HALIAEETUS LEUCOCEPHALUS

Script: Latin

Edge

Smooth; with serial number

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2014	—	499

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