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1000 Francs CFA Source of Life - Air
| Issuer | Benin |
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| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Benin centered in the field, depicting a quartered shield with a castle, a star, a palm tree, and a sailing ship, supported on either side by rampant leopards. A decorative scroll beneath the shield bears the national motto in the legend: FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs across the upper field, while the denomination 1000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in two lines across the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a vivid full-color photographic depiction of a dramatic sky scene, rendered in deep blues and purples with luminous cloud formations illuminated from within. A formation of birds in flight is depicted in the lower central field, their silver-finished forms contrasting against the colored background. The series title SOURCE OF LIFE arcs prominently along the upper legend in raised silver lettering. Below the bird formation, the date 2020 and the fineness inscription 1 OZ .999 FINE SILVER appear in the lower field. |
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Benin's CFA franc coins are struck under license rather than by a national mint — the country issues no coinage through its own facility and relies on private European mints, in this case almost certainly the Bavarian State Mint or a comparable contractor, to produce collector pieces sold largely outside the African continent. The "Source of Life" series targets the international bullion and themed numismatic market rather than domestic circulation; no example of this type entered everyday commerce in Benin.