100 Francs CFA (Journey of Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 front 100 Francs CFA (Journey of Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 back
100 Francs CFA (Journey of Pope Benedict XVI) 2011 photo
© LOUIS Romain

100 Francs CFA Journey of Pope Benedict XVI

2011 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 27 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Ivory Coast
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
100 Francs CFA 100 XOF = USD 0.17
Currency
CFA franc (1960-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121163
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pope motif

Script: Latin

Lettering: · LE VOYAGE DU PAPE BENOIT XVI · FRIBOURG 2011

Translation: The Journey of Pope Benedict XVI [to] Fribourg

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Benin in 2011. The coin's design features an image of the Pope, as well as the coat of arms of the Holy See and the words "BENIN - ACCUEIL DU PAPE BENOÎT XVI" (Benin - Welcome to Pope Benedict XVI). This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that serves as a reminder of the Pope's visit to the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  999 - - - - - -

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