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1000 Francs CFA (Johannes Gutenberg) – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 600th anniversary of the birth of Johannes Gutenberg

Benin

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 7,000

Material

Diameter: 34.9 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 14.99 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #39

Numista: #64385

Value

Bullion value: $43.20

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:

Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg, with caption and dates to the right.

Inscription:

1999 JOHANNES GUTENBERG

1397

1468

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Pugang Coins Corp	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	7,000	Proof

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1000 Francs CFA

1999