1000 Francs CFA (Elephant) 1999 front 1000 Francs CFA (Elephant) 1999 back
1000 Francs CFA (Elephant) 1999 photo
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1000 Francs CFA Elephant

1999 year
Silver (.985) 15.55 g -
Description
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 (.985)
Weight
15.55 g
Size
42 × 24 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106535
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Elephant with calf.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELEPHANT

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin is part of a series of 6 different rectangular coins from Benin, Chad, Congo, Somalia, Togo and Western Sahara. The 6 individual coins make together a beautiful set.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Francs CFA (Elephant) coin from Benin, issued in 1999, has a unique feature - it has a rectangular shape, unlike most coins which are circular.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  1999 - - - - - -

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