1000 Francs CFA (Graf Von Zeppelin) 1996 front 1000 Francs CFA (Graf Von Zeppelin) 1996 back
1000 Francs CFA (Graf Von Zeppelin) 1996 photo
© Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler

1000 Francs CFA Graf Von Zeppelin

1996 year
Silver (.999) 15.00 g 35 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 (.999)
Weight
15.00 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Coloured, Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106524
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Zeplein over Brandenburg gate, blue color sky.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINAND GRAF VON ZEPPELIN
LZ 129
1917-1997

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Francs CFA (Graf Von Zeppelin) 1996 coin from Benin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the German general and entrepreneur who founded the Zeppelin airship company. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Zeppelin's birth.