1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Russian Knight

Benin

Context

Year: 2015

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Rectangular

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #116

Numista: #102852

Value

Bullion value: $56.73

Obverse

Description:

The national emblem of Benin.

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:

Forward-facing Russian knight on a horse facing left, with trees in the background.

Inscription:

2015

RUSSIAN KNIGHT

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2015	—	5,000	Proof

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1000 Francs CFA

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