Dahomey (1960-1975) 500 Francs, 1971
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Information
Country
Dahomey (1960-1975)
Dahomey (1960-1975)
Currency
CFA Franc
(1945 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Francs
Year
1971
Ruler
Republic
(1960–1975)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
25.2
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Francs from Dahomey (1960-1975). Issued in 1971. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 41 mm and weighs 25.2 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.
- Reverse
- A woman of Ouémé in native dress facing right.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | — | — | Hallmark "999,9" lower right of "CFA", Proof | 3% | |
| 1971 | — | — | Hallmark "999,9" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof | 3% | |
| 1971 | — | — | Hallmark "999,9" under "500", Proof | 3% | |
| 1971 | — | — | Hallmark "999,9" under "CFA", Proof | 3% | |
| 1971 | 5.6K | € 110,00 | KM#3.1 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof | 60% | |
| 1971 1 AR | — | — | KM#3.2 Hallmark "1000" and mint mark lower right of "FRANCS", Proof | 30% |
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