1500 Francs CFA Albert Schweitzer; Gold
2005 year| Gold (.999) | 1.236 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.236 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Bust of Albert Schweitzer facing, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALBERT SCHWEITZER
2005
1875 - 1965
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1500 Francs CFA (Albert Schweitzer; Gold) 2005 coin from Benin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Albert Schweitzer, a German-French theologian and missionary, on one side, and the map of Africa with the inscription "African Renaissance" on the other. This design was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Schweitzer's death and to promote the idea of an African renaissance.
