The obverse of the coin contains the same capsule with the crystals, all around the Coat of Arms of Republic of Benin and the inscriptions: `Republique du Benin` – the issue country and `1500 Francs` – the face value.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
Republique du Benin
1500 Francs
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin contains the Tourmalines gems, the treasures of the Ancient Egypt. These gorgeous stones are in the center of the coin in a special transparent capsule that offer a large visibility of the colored gems. All around of the gemstones, the egyptian symbols and the inscriptions: `Egypt` and `Tourmaline`.
