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25 000 Francs Independence
1971 year| Gold (.900) | 88.88 g | 56 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Dahomey (1960-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-1975) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 25 000 Francs FCA (25 000) |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 88.88 g |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aligned busts of the three elected presidents after 10 years of Independence, facing left. With legend above and their names below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TROIS PRESIDENTS
S.M. APITY - J. AHOMADEGBE T. - H. MAGA
Comment
Coin has 3 small numbers at left of CFA which indicate the set number this coin belonged to, as they where only distributed as part of complete sets with KM#1-4 + 6-9. The number has to be any between 001 and 380.