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500 Francs CFA Pope John Paul II
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 500 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | A three-quarter profile bust of Saint John Paul II in prayer, wearing papal vestments and zucchetto, is depicted in raised relief occupying the left and lower portion of the field. Behind the effigy, a full-color photographic depiction of the illuminated Brandenburg Gate at night forms a vivid backdrop, rendered in polychrome enamel coloring. The circular legend 85 YEARS OF VATICAN CITY STATE 11.02.2014 arcs along the upper periphery, while ST. JOHN PAUL II 1978-2005 is inscribed along the lower right rim, separated by a small star ornament. |
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