Dahomey (1960-1975) 5000 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
5000 Francs
Year
1971
Ruler
Republic
(1960–1975)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
17.77
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5000 Francs from Dahomey (1960-1975). Issued in 1971. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 31 mm and weighs 17.77 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.
- Reverse
- Five water buffaloes (suncerus caffer-bovidae) upon a windswept heath.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | — | Hallmark "900" lower left of "FRANCS", Proof | ||
| 1971 | — | Hallmark "900" lower right of "FRANCS", 2 beads between "A" and hallmark,Proof | ||
| 1971 | 610 | Hallmark "900" lower right of "FRANCS", 3 beads between "A" and hallmark, Proof | ||
| 1971 1 AR | — | Hallmark "900" and mint mark right of "CFA", Proof |
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