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1000 Francs CFA Wright Flyer
2000 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The "Wright Flyer" (1903), double decker made by Orville and Wilbur Wright, globe below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVION - AIRPLANE
1903 - 2000
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs CFA (Wright Flyer) 2000 coin from Benin features a unique design that showcases the Wright brothers' historic flight, with an image of the Wright Flyer aircraft on the obverse side and a portrait of Orville and Wilbur Wright on the reverse side.
