500 Francs CFA (Gorch Fock) 1996 front 500 Francs CFA (Gorch Fock) 1996 back
500 Francs CFA (Gorch Fock) 1996 photo
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500 Francs CFA Gorch Fock

1996 year
Silver (.999) 14 g 30.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Benin › Benin (1975-date)
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
500 Francs CFA
Currency
CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
30.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#44116
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Sailing ship, Gorch Fock

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GORCH FOCK
1996

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Francs CFA (Gorch Fock) 1996 coin from Benin features a unique design, showcasing a sailing ship and a compass, which represents the explorer Gorch Fock, after whom the coin is named.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Gorch Fock) 1996 coin.