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1500 Francs CFA John F Kennedy
| Issuer | Republic of Benin |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the coat of arms of Benin centrally in the field, featuring a shield supported by two leopards rampant on either side, surmounted by a star and flanked by decorative foliage. The national legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in two lines along the lower field. The design is executed in a clean, struck relief against a smooth background. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Benin has no historical or constitutional connection to Kennedy, and the Republic of Benin issued this coin purely for the international collector market — a practice the country leaned into aggressively after the early 2000s, producing themed gold miniatures with little numismatic integrity but consistent bullion appeal. The 0.5g format was deliberately sized to hit a low retail price point, making Kennedy's 50th assassination anniversary a commercially convenient hook.