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10 000 Francs CFA 40th Anniversary of the European currency
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 155.5 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 000 Francs CFA (10 000) |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#158218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
European coins.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
40 ANS DE CE POUR CREER LA MONNAIE EUROPEENE
EURO
1957-1997
Translation: 40 years to create the European currency
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the European currency, yet it was issued by Benin, a country that does not use the Euro as its official currency. Instead, Benin uses the West African CFA franc, which is pegged to the Euro. This highlights the diverse economic relationships and currency systems that exist across different countries and regions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Francs CFA (40th Anniversary of the European currency) 1997 coin.
