5000 Francs (Independence) 1971 front 5000 Francs (Independence) 1971 back
5000 Francs (Independence) 1971 photo
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5000 Francs Independence

1971 year
Gold (.900) 17.77 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Benin › Dahomey (1960-1975)
Period
Republic (1960-1975)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
5000 Francs CFA
Currency
CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
17.77 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43821
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Five water buffaloes (suncerus caffer-bovidae) upon a windswept heath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BUFFLE

Edge

Reeded

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