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500 Francs CFA Vreneli
| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A negative (incuse) rendering of the Swiss Vreneli gold coin design is depicted, with the obverse and reverse of the original coin shown in superimposed half-sections, creating a distinctive composite effect. The design commemorates the centenary of the Vreneli, Switzerland's iconic 20-franc gold coin first issued in 1897. The commemorative inscription 'CENTENAIRE SUISSE DU VRENELI' arcs along the upper field, with the dual dates '1897/1997' placed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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