Benin (1975-date) 1000 Francs CFA, 2012
St. Petersburg Lighthouse
Information
Country
Benin (1975-date)
Benin (1975-date)
Currency
CFA Franc
(1945 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1000 Francs CFA
Year
2012
Ruler
Republic
(1990–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
1000 Francs CFA from Benin (1975-date). Issued in 2012. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 20 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Benin, denomination below. (Republic of Benin Fraternity Justice Work 1000 Francs CFA)
- Reverse
- The motif presents the the iconic Rostral lighthouse located in the city of St Petersburg. The location of the lighthouse in Russia is marked by a coloured element, with the name of the lighthouse and the country inscribed in French along the edge. Bottom left shows the year of issue (2012). (Saint Petersburg Russia)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.5K |
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