500 Francs CFA (Pope Francis I) ND (2014) front 500 Francs CFA (Pope Francis I) ND (2014) back
500 Francs CFA (Pope Francis I) ND (2014) photo
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500 Francs CFA Pope Francis I ND

2014 year
Silver (.900) 14.17 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Benin › Benin (1975-date)
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
500 Francs CFA
Currency
CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
14.17 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#358815
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
85 YEARS OF VATICAN CITY STATE 11.02.2014 *
* FRANZISKUS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the papal visit of Pope Francis I to Benin in 2014. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Benin coat of arms on the other. It has a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.