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500 Francs CFA Pope John XXIII
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the national coat of arms of Benin, featuring a quartered shield supported by two leopards rampant facing inward, with a decorative ribbon below bearing the national motto. The legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering, while the denomination 500 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in bold relief across the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 500 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a full-color printed design commemorating the 85th anniversary of Vatican City State. A finely detailed portrait bust of a pope in prayer vestments, wearing a zucchetto, is depicted in left profile in the left foreground rendered in silver relief. Behind the effigy, a vivid color illustration of the illuminated Brandenburg Gate at night forms the background. The upper legend reads 85 YEARS OF VATICAN CITY STATE 11.02.2014, while the lower right legend identifies ST. JOHN PAUL II 1978-2005. |
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