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1500 Francs CFA Albert Schweitzer, Gold
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Weight | 1.236 g |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of Benin displayed centrally in the field, featuring a quartered shield supported by two rampant lions, surmounted by a star, with a ribbon bearing the national motto 'FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL' below. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN' arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering, while the denomination '1500 FRANCS CFA' is inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN 1500 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | A three-quarter facing portrait bust of Albert Schweitzer, the noted humanitarian, physician, and philosopher, rendered in fine detail with characteristic aged features, thick wavy hair, and a contemplative expression with his hand raised near his chin. The name 'ALBERT SCHWEITZER' arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering. The birth and death years '1875 - 1965' are inscribed in the lower exergue, with the issue year '2005' also present. |
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