25 000 Francs Independence

€43,823.00
IssuerDahomey (1960-1975)
Year1971
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value25 000 Francs FCA (25 000)
CurrencyCFA Franc (1945-date)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight88.88 g
Dimensions56 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, Schön#8
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below, hand stamped serial number and fineness near the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1971 REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY 1er Août 1970 10ème Anniversaire FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 25.000 FRANCS CFA 376 900
Reverse descriptionAligned busts of the three elected presidents after 10 years of Independence, facing left. With legend above and their names below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTROIS PRESIDENTS S.M. APITY - J. AHOMADEGBE T. - H. MAGA
Edge
Mint1 AR
Numismatica Italiana, Arezzo,Italy (1926-date)
Mintage1971  - Hallmark `900` lower right of `FRANCS`, serial number lower left of `FRANCS`, Proof - 380
1971 1 AR - Hallmark `900` and mint mark lower right of `FRANCS`, serial number lower left of `FRANCS`, Proof -
Catalog ID8980420750
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