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1000 Francs CFA – Benin

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1992 Olympic Games

Benin

Context

Year: 1994

Issuer: Benin

Period:

Republic

(since 1990)

Currency:

CFA Franc

(since 1945)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #4

Numista: #85884

Value

Bullion value: $56.80

Obverse

Description:

Crest & Worth

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:

Gymnast on pommel horse before towers.

Inscription:

XXV JEUX OLYMPIQUES

1992

REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN

Barcelona

Translation:

XXV OLYMPIC GAMES

1992

REPUBLIC OF BENIN

Barcelona

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1994	—	5,000	Proof

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