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100 Francs CFA Abies Numidica
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The central field displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Benin, featuring a shield supported by two leopards rampant, with a sailing ship and a palm tree among the quartered shield's emblems. A ribbon below the shield bears the national motto in the legend FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs across the upper periphery, while the denomination 100 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in the lower field beneath the arms. |
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| Reverse description | The central field presents a vivid color-applied scenic composition depicting Abies numidica (the Algerian fir), with two large fir trees rendered in green enamel flanking a detailed relief of a snow-capped mountain range. A steam train is depicted in the lower middle ground passing through the alpine landscape. The upper legend FAMEUSES PLANTES DU MONDE arcs around the periphery, the date 2010 appears on the left, and the species name ABIES NUMIDICA is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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