| Issuer | CIT |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Dimensions | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#93 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Benin, denomination below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN
FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL
1000
FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of Benin Fraternity Justice Work 1000 Francs CFA) |
| Reverse description | The motif presents the the iconic Rostral lighthouse located in the city of St Petersburg. The location of the lighthouse in Russia is marked by a coloured element, with the name of the lighthouse and the country inscribed in French along the edge. Bottom left shows the year of issue (2012). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SAINT
PETERSBOURG RUSSIE (Translation: Saint Petersburg Russia) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2012 - - 2 500 |
| Catalog ID | 5313426650 |
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