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100 Francs CFA Leopard
| Issuer | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Weight | 170 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Benin centered within a polished inner field, flanked by two leopards rampant acting as supporters, with a scroll bearing the national motto below. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery of the inner circle, while the denomination 100 FRANCS CFA appears in the lower field. The date 2024 is inscribed above the shield, and the entire central device is surrounded by multiple concentric decorative borders composed of beaded rings and bold geometric zigzag and triangular African motifs that fill the broad outer margin of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is a three-dimensional sculptural effigy of a leopard in the round, rendered in high relief and rising dramatically above the coin's flat base plane. The feline figure is depicted in a naturalistic, dynamic posture suggesting movement, with fine surface detailing conveying musculature and form. The gold-plated finish imparts a warm, lustrous appearance across the sculptural surface. The raised sculptural element extends well beyond the plane of the coin, giving the piece the character of a numismatic sculpture rather than a conventional struck coin. |
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| Mintage | 2024 - Proof - 1,500 |
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