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1000 Francs CFA Il Bucintoro
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Benin occupies the central field, featuring a quartered shield supported by two leopards rampant, surmounted by a buffalo head above the shield crest. The lower scroll bears the national motto in the exergue. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1 000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in two lines at the bottom of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of the Bucintoro, the historic ceremonial state galley of the Doge of Venice, is shown sailing on the waters of the Venetian lagoon, with the characteristic Venice skyline featuring domes and campaniles rendered in low relief along the horizon. A decorative wave-scroll ornament separates the ship's image from the legend above. The inscription IL BUCINTORO arcs prominently along the upper periphery, and the date 2001 appears in the lower exergue. |
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