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1000 Francs 2000 Summer Olympics
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Size | 42 × 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#427120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gymnast at left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXVII JEUX OLYMPIQUES
SYDNEY 2000
Translation: XXVII Olympic Games
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2000 Summer Olympics, which were held in Sydney, Australia. The coin features an image of an athlete in mid-stride, with the Olympic rings and the words "Jeux Olympiques" (Olympic Games) inscribed above and below the image. The coin's design was created by the artist Thierry Vey, who is known for his work on various commemorative coins. Despite being a non-circulating coin, it is considered a collectible item and is sought after by numismatists and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
