| Descrizione del dritto |
The national coat of arms of Benin occupies the central field, featuring a quartered shield supported by two leopards rampant facing inward, with a buffalo head crest above on a scroll. The lower quarters of the shield depict a palm tree and a sailing vessel, while the upper quarters bear a castle and an Order of the Star of Africa device. A ribbon scroll below the shield carries the national motto in the legend FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, and the denomination 1 000 FRANCS CFA is boldly inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Legenda del dritto |
REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 1 000 FRANCS CFA |
| Descrizione del rovescio |
The central design depicts the outline map of Benin superimposed over a stylized radiant sun, its diverging rays extending across the entire field in a dramatic sunburst pattern, symbolizing the dawn of democratic renewal. A horizontal band of parallel lines in the lower field suggests the horizon. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, flanked by small six-pointed star ornaments at each side. The legend RENOUVEAU DEMOCRATIQUE curves along the lower periphery, also flanked by matching star ornaments, commemorating Benin's democratic transition of 1990. |
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| Bordo |
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| Zecca |
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| Tiratura |
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