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500 Francs CFA Pope Francis I
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Republic of Benin occupies the central field, flanked on either side by a leopard passant serving as supporters. Above the shield, two curved cornucopiae frame the composition, while a ribbon below bears the national motto. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, with the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA inscribed at the bottom of the field. The quartered shield displays a castle, a star of Benin, a palm tree, and a sailing vessel, rendered in fine relief against a mirrored proof field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a three-quarter facing bust of Pope Francis I in the left foreground, rendered in uncolored raised relief, wearing papal vestments and a pectoral cross. Behind him, occupying the right portion of the field, is a vivid color-printed depiction of a stained-glass window portraying Saint Francis of Assisi in his Franciscan habit, his right hand raised in blessing and a halo encircling his head. The upper arc bears the legend 85 YEARS OF VATICAN CITY STATE with the commemorative date 11.02.2014, while the name FRANZISKUS appears along the lower right periphery, flanked by small decorative stars. |
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