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| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of the Republic of Benin occupies the central field, featuring a quartered shield displaying a castle, a star motif, a palm tree, and a sailing ship, supported by two leopards rampant on either side, with a buffalo head crest above and a scroll bearing the national motto 'FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL' below. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN' arcs along the upper periphery in bold Latin characters. The denomination '1 000 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed in two lines across the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN 1 000 FRANCS CFA |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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