1000 Francs CFA (Amerigo Vespucci) 2005 front 1000 Francs CFA (Amerigo Vespucci) 2005 back
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1000 Francs CFA Amerigo Vespucci

2005 year
Silver (.999) 20 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Benin › Benin (1975-date)
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1000 Francs CFA
Currency
CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#197543
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Ship right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERIGO VESPUCCI 1451-1512
2005

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs CFA (Amerigo Vespucci) 2005 coin from Benin is made of .999 silver and weighs 20 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and silver enthusiasts.