1000 Francs CFA (C. Columbus and Santa Maria) 1996 front 1000 Francs CFA (C. Columbus and Santa Maria) 1996 back
1000 Francs CFA (C. Columbus and Santa Maria) 1996 photo
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1000 Francs CFA C. Columbus and Santa Maria

1996 year
Silver 31.1 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Benin › Benin (1975-date)
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1000 Francs CFA
Currency
CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106526
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Multicolor Christopher Columbus and the Santa Maria

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LE MONDE EN AVENTURES
CHRISTOPH COLUMBUS
1996

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs CFA coin from Benin featuring Christopher Columbus and the Santa Maria is made of silver and weighs 31.1 grams.