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2500 Francs Independence
| Issuer | Dahomey (1960-1975) |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Diameter | 25 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of Dahomey is prominently displayed in the centre of the field, flanked by the country name REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY. The date of issue 1971 appears above, while the denomination 2.500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed below the arms. The commemorative legend 1er Août 1970 / 10ème Anniversaire references the tenth anniversary of independence, accompanied by the national motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The gold fineness 900 appears near the rim. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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