| Issuer | Benin (1975-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.42 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Colored |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#90 |
| Obverse description | Benin`s coat of arms: Two horns of plenty with ears of corn rising from them surmount a coat of arms around which are two panthers; below, the nation`s motto: `FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL`. The whole is surrounded by the name of the country `REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN`, and the face value `500 FRANCS CFA`. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 500 FRANCS CFA |
| Reverse description | A red and green dragon with its mouth wide open topped by the inscription: `Year of the Dragon` on the left side a Chinese character above the year `2012`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | L`année du Dragon 龍 2012 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2012 - Proof - 555 |
| Numisquare ID | 9860556290 |
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