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500 Francs CFA Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 500 Francs CFA |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Benin occupies the central field, featuring a quartered shield supported by two leopards rampant, surmounted by a buffalo head above, and a scroll bearing the national motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL below the shield. The country name REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN is inscribed in a circular legend around the upper periphery in Latin characters. The denomination 500 FRANCS CFA appears in bold relief at the lower portion of the field beneath the arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN 500 FRANCS CFA |
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| Mintage | 1997 - Proof |
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