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10 000 Francs CFA Mouth of Truth
| Issuer | Republic of Benin |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Benin in high relief at center, comprising a quartered shield displaying a castle, a star, a palm tree, and a sailing ship, supported by two leopards rampant. Above the shield, a scroll bears the national motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The issuer legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, flanked by the date 2021 at the top center. The denomination 10000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in bold characters along the lower field. The piece is struck with an antiqued finish, imparting a matte, aged appearance to the entire surface. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an imposing high-relief rendition of the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth), the celebrated ancient Roman marble mask housed in the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. The bearded, wild-haired face of a river god or oceanic deity fills virtually the entire field, rendered with exceptional sculptural depth and textural detail in the flowing hair, beard, and deeply set eyes. Black enamel accents are applied to the eyes, nostrils, and open mouth, heightening the dramatic, stone-like appearance of the design. The inscription BOCCA DELLA VERITA arcs along the upper border, while the specifications 1 KG .999 AG appear at the upper left and the engraver's signature P. DEGREEF is inscribed at the lower right. The antiqued coloring of the surface faithfully evokes the weathered stone patina of the original Roman artifact. |
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