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200 Francs Independence
| Issuer | Dahomey (1960-1975) |
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| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Dahomey is centrally displayed, flanked by the country name REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY arranged around the upper field. The date 1971 appears above the arms, while the commemorative inscription 1er Août 1970 / 10ème Anniversaire marks the tenth anniversary of independence. The national motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL is inscribed across the lower field, with the denomination 200 FRANCS CFA and the fineness mark 999.9 positioned near the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter length effigy of a traditional Abomey woman is depicted facing slightly to the left, rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. She is dressed in characteristic draped traditional garments with elaborate fabric folds, her right hand resting on her hip in a poised stance. A fine beaded inner border encircles the design, and the legend FEMME ABOMEY is inscribed along the lower rim in bold Latin characters. |
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