10 000 Francs Independence, Benin

10 000 Francs Independence, Benin, 1971 obverse image10 000 Francs Independence, Benin, 1971 reverse image
10 000 Francs Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Benin flagBenin
  • Years of Minting:
    1971
  • Period:
    Republic (1960-1975)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    1 AR Numismatica Italiana, Arezzo, Italy (1926-date)
10 000 Francs Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 000 Francs Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Four hippos in and next to the water.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

10 000 Francs Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1971 REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY 1er Août 1970 10ème Anniversaire FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 10.000 FRANCS CFA 900

Reverse:

HIPPOPOTAME

10 000 Francs Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

10 000 Francs Independence sizes
  • Weight:35.55 g
  • Diameter:41 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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