Dahomey (1960-1975) 2500 Francs, 1971

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Dahomey (1960-1975) Dahomey (1960-1975)
Currency CFA Franc (1945 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 2500 Francs
Year 1971
Ruler Republic (1960–1975)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.88
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

2500 Francs from Dahomey (1960-1975). Issued in 1971. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.88 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.
Reverse
Three religious dancers.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1971  — Hallmark "900" lower left of "FRANCS", Proof 13%
1971  960 Hallmark "900" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof 88%
1971  — Hallmark "900" under "F" of "FRANCS", Proof
1971 1 AR — Hallmark "900" lower right of "FRANCS", mint mark lower left of "FRANCS", Proof

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