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1000 Francs CFA 2000 Summer Olympics
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Benin occupy the central field, featuring a quartered shield supported by two leopards rampant, the shield surmounted by a buffalo head with curved horns. The quarters depict a fortress, a star, a palm tree, and a sailing vessel respectively. Beneath the shield, a ribbon scroll bears the national motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1 000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 1000 FRANCS CFA |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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