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5000 Francs CFA (William Shakespeare) – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The 450th Birthday of William Shakespeare

Benin

Context

Year: 2014

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 300

Material

Diameter: 60.15 mm

Weight: 155.5 g

Silver weight: 155.34 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver 5 ounces

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Coloured, Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

Numista: #430197

Value

Bullion value: $441.60

Obverse

Description:

Benin coat of arms, denomination below.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL

5000

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY JUSTICE WORK

5000

CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Inscription:

THE 450TH BIRTHDAY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

ROMEO AND JULIET

2014

5 OZ AG 0.999

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2014	—	300

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