Benin (1975-date) 500 Francs CFA, 2012
Year of the Dragon
Information
Country
Benin (1975-date)
Benin (1975-date)
Currency
CFA Franc
(1945 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Francs CFA
Year
2012
Ruler
Republic
(1990–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
15.42
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Description
500 Francs CFA from Benin (1975-date). Issued in 2012. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 15.42 g.
- Obverse
- 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".
- Reverse
- 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".
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 555 | Proof |
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