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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)

Material

Diameter: 38.65 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #66

Numista: #69827

Value

Bullion value: $57.74

Obverse

Description:

Benin coat of arms, denomination below.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL

1000 FRANCS CFA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

FRATERNITY JUSTICE WORK

1000 CFA FRANCS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Giant ocean mammal

Inscription:

BALEINE BLEUE

2004

LE MONDE ANIMAL EN PERIL

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2004	—	—	Proof

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1000 Francs CFA

2004