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500 CFA Francs Mahatma Gandhi
2005 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Benin › Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#230955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gandhi portrait facing Right
Peace symbol - pigeon with leaf
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI * 1869-1948
2005
Edge
Reeded/grained
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, who was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and is known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. This coin was issued in 2005 by the Republic of Benin, a country in West Africa, as a tribute to Gandhi's legacy and his contributions to the fight for freedom and peace.
