1500 CFA Franc (750 years Sorbonne) 2007 front 1500 CFA Franc (750 years Sorbonne) 2007 back
1500 CFA Franc (750 years Sorbonne) 2007 photo
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1500 CFA Franc 750 years Sorbonne

2007 year
Gold (.999) 0.5 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Benin › Benin (1975-date)
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
1500 Francs CFA
Currency
CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#270941
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 750 years - Université de la Sorbonne

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1500 CFA Franc (750 years Sorbonne) 2007 coin from Benin is that it was issued to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the University of Paris, also known as the Sorbonne. The coin's design features an image of the Sorbonne building, along with the dates 1200-2007 and the words "750 ans de la Sorbonne" (750 years of the Sorbonne). This coin is a unique and collectible item for anyone interested in the history of education, universities, or French culture.