Dahomey (1960-1975) 100 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
100 Francs
Year
1971
Ruler
Republic
(1960–1975)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.15
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Francs from Dahomey (1960-1975). Issued in 1971. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 22 mm and weighs 5.15 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.
- Reverse
- Buildings in the lake village Ganvie, lying in Lake Nokoué.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | — | — | Big hallmark "999,9" (3 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS", Proof | 4% | |
| 1971 | — | — | Hallmark "999.9" right of "CFA", Proof | 9% | |
| 1971 | 4.7K | — | KM#1.1 Hallmark "999.9" above denomination, Proof | 25% | |
| 1971 | — | — | KM#1.2 Hallmark "999.9" right of denomination, Proof | 12% | |
| 1971 | — | € 65,00 | KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof | 60% | |
| 1971 | — | — | Small hallmark "999,9" (2 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS", Proof | 4% | |
| 1971 1 AR | — | — | Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", mint mark lower left of "FRANCS", Proof | 1.8% |
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