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1000 Francs CFA Steamship
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A paddle-wheel steamship is depicted in profile navigating to the right, with its single smokestack emitting a billowing cloud of steam and rigging lines prominent against the open field. The paddlewheel is shown in motion at the vessel's midship, churning the water below. Beneath the ship, a stylised globe rendered in meridian and parallel lines occupies the lower portion of the field, symbolising worldwide maritime reach. A rectangular cartouche at the base of the globe contains the commemorative dates 1807-2000, marking the 193rd anniversary of steam-powered navigation. The bilingual legend BATEAU A VAPEUR - STEAMSHIP arcs along the upper periphery of the reverse. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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