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1000 Francs CFA Douglas DC
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Multicolor Douglas DC-8 at airport
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'HISTOIRE DE L'AVIATION
2003
1931 - 2001
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs CFA (Douglas DC-8) 2003 coin from Benin features an image of a Douglas DC-8 airplane on its reverse side, which is unusual for a coin. The DC-8 is a historic airliner that was first introduced in the 1950s and was known for its distinctive four-engine design. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been a nod to Benin's aviation history or a tribute to the country's transportation industry.
