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1000 Francs CFA Man in Space
2011 year| Silver | 20 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Yuri Gagarin in color
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 ANNÉES PREMIÉRE MISSION SPATIALE • HABITÉE 12. AVRIL 1961
Interesting fact
The 2011 Benin 1000 Francs CFA (Man in Space) silver coin features an image of a man in a spacesuit, with the Earth visible in the background. This design was chosen to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, which was accomplished by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961. The coin's design is a nod to the historic achievement and represents the connection between space exploration and the advancement of humanity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1961 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs CFA (Man in Space) 2011 coin.
