Catalog
| Issuer | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) |
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| Year | 1996-1997 |
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| Diameter | 84.8 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Benin occupy the central field, featuring a quartered shield supported by two leopards rampant, with a ribbon scroll below bearing the national motto. A decorative ribbon or mantling arcs above the shield. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN curves along the upper periphery in bold raised letters, while the denomination 15.000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in the lower field beneath the arms. The motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL appears on the scroll at the base of the arms. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 15.000 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Republic of Benin Fraternity Justice Work 15,000 CFA Francs) |
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