1000 francs cfa – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Rickmer Rickmers

Benin

Context

Year: 2007

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 20.15 g

Silver weight: 18.64 g

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #87

Numista: #45237

Value

Bullion value: $56.28

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

Description:

Tall ship

Inscription:

RICKMER RICKMERS 1896

2007

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2007	—	5,000	Proof

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1000 francs cfa

2007