NBV

1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Endangered Wildlife

Benin

Context

Year: 2004

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 2,500

Material

Diameter: 38.65 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Thickness: 2.1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Coloured, Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

Numista: #475574

Value

Bullion value: $58.66

Obverse

Description:

Benin coat of arms, denomination below.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

ERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL

1000

FRANCS CFA

Translation:

Republic of Benin

Honor Justice Work

1000

CFA Francs

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus)

Inscription:

BALAENOPTERA MUSCULUS

2004

Translation:

Blue Whale

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2004	—	2,500

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1000 Francs CFA

2004