Coins from Benin

Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country located in West Africa. It has a rich history dating back to ancient African kingdoms, and has been influenced by various cultures, including indigenous tribes and European colonial powers. The currency of Benin is the West African CFA franc (XOF), which has been the official currency since Benin gained independence from France in 1960. Prior to the adoption of the CFA franc, Benin had used the French West African franc as its currency. Benin is known for its diverse cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and art, as well as its natural beauty, with national parks and wildlife reserves offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and eco-tourism.
Wikidata: Q962

Periods from Benin: Dahomey (1960-1975), Benin (1975-date)

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CFA Franc (1945-date)

100 Francs CFA (Cannabis Sativa)
2010

Non-circulating coin: Cannabis Sativa
Silver plated copper-nickel • 27 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 53, N# 24706
100 Francs CFA (Cannabis Sativa)
2010

Non-circulating coin: Cannabis Sativa
Gold plated copper-nickel • 27 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 53a, N# 24708
Available for swap 100 Francs CFA (Abies Numidica)
2010

Non-circulating coin: Abies Numidica
Silver plated copper-nickel • 27 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 71, N# 47603
100 Francs CFA (Tea Rose)
2011

Non-circulating coin: Famous Plants of the World – Tea Rose
Copper-nickel • 27 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 75, N# 32356
100 Francs CFA (Convallaria majalis)
2011

Non-circulating coin: Famous Plants of the World – Convallaria majalis
Silver • 27 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 76, N# 60441
Available for swap 100 Francs CFA (Cannabis Sativa)
2011

Non-circulating coin: Cannabis Sativa
Silver plated copper-nickel • 27 g • 38.61 mm
KM# 88, N# 24709
100 Francs CFA (Benedikt XVI)
2011

Non-circulating coin: The Pope Benedikt XVI in Germany - 2011 Visit Erfurt
Copper • 27 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 89, N# 138275
100 Francs CFA (Egypt Tourmaline)
2016

Non-circulating coin
Silver (.999) • 31.1 g • ⌀ 41 mm
KM# 120, N# 144455
Available for swap 200 Francs CFA (Preussen)
1993

Non-circulating coin: Sailing Ship "Preussen"
Copper • 30 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 10, Schön# 18, N# 40105
200 Francs CFA (Acanthopholis)
1994

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Animals - Acanthopholis
Copper-nickel • 12.8 g • ⌀ 32.8 mm
KM# 8, Schön# 21, N# 51942
200 Francs CFA (Tyrannosaurus Rex)
1994

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Animals: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Copper • 30 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 15, Schön# 22, N# 106504
Available for swap 200 Francs CFA (United Nations)
ND (1995)

Non-circulating coin: United Nations 50th Anniversary
Copper-nickel • 28.28 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 16, Schön# 29, N# 29908
Available for swap 200 Francs CFA (WWI Austrian Hansa-Brandenburg)
1995

Non-circulating coin: WWI Austrian Hansa-Brandenburg D. I
Nickel plated steel • 12.78 g • ⌀ 33 mm
KM# 17, Schön# 26, N# 21777
200 Francs CFA (Iguanodon)
1995

Non-circulating coin: Prehistoric Animals - Iguanodon
Brass • 20 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 23, Schön# A24, N# 106507
200 Francs CFA (Sydney Olympics)
1999

Non-circulating coin: 2000 Summer Olympics, Sydney – Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Copper-nickel • 27 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 25, Schön# 56, N# 13281
200 Francs CFA (World Day of Youth)
2013

Non-circulating coin: World Day of Youth
Gold plated copper • 155 g • ⌀ 60.15 mm
N# 388651
500 Francs CFA (World Cup)
1992

Non-circulating coin: 1992 World Cup Soccer
Silver (.999) • 12 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 3, Schön# 14, N# 106508
500 Francs CFA (World Cup)
1995

Non-circulating coin: World Cup
Silver (.999) • 8.25 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 14, Schön# 32, N# 47739
Available for swap 500 Francs CFA (Gorch Fock)
1996

Non-circulating coin: Gorch Fock
Silver (.999) • 14 g • ⌀ 30.1 mm
KM# 31, Schön# 33, Kahle GF# K-1996-02, N# 44116
500 Francs CFA (Vreneli)
1997

Non-circulating coin: 100th Anniversary of Swiss Gold Coinage
Silver (.999) • 6 g
Schön# 42, KM# A48, N# 47508
500 Francs CFA (Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin)
1997

Non-circulating coin: Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin
Silver (.999) • 7.02 g • ⌀ 30 mm
Schön# 43, N# 38522
500 Francs CFA (Euro Introduction)
2002

Non-circulating coin: Euro Introduction
Silver (.999) • 7 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 63, N# 55321
500 Francs CFA (W. A. Mozart)
2005

Non-circulating coin: W. A. Mozart
Silver • 6.8 g • ⌀ 38.6 mm
KM# 72, N# 106550
500 CFA Francs (Mahatma Gandhi)
2005

Non-circulating coin
Silver (.999) • 20 g • ⌀ 30 mm
N# 230955
Available for swap 500 Francs CFA (A. Einstein)
2005

Non-circulating coin: Albert Einstein
Silver • 7.0 g • ⌀ 30.0 mm
N# 176533
500 Francs CFA (L.van Beethoven)
2005

Non-circulating coin: Ludwig van Beethoven
Silver • 7.0 g • ⌀ 30.0 mm
N# 159966
500 Francs (Junkers JU 52)
2009

Non-circulating coin: Junker JU 52
Silver • 6.9 g • ⌀ 30 mm
N# 302394
500 Francs CFA (Brontosaurus)
2010

Non-circulating coin: Brontosaurus
Silver (.999) • 7 g • ⌀ 30 mm
N# 372373
500 Francs CFA (Year of the Dragon)
2012

Non-circulating coin: Lunar Year Series - Year of the Dragon
Silver (.999) • 15.42 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 90, N# 39934
500 Francs CFA (Pope John XXIII)
ND (2014)

Non-circulating coin: 85 years of Vatican City State – Pope John XXIII
Silver (.900) • 14.17 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 100, N# 138280
500 Francs CFA (Pope Paul VI)
ND (2014)

Non-circulating coin: 85 years of Vatican City State – Pope Paul VI
Silver (.900) • 14.17 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 101, N# 138281
500 Francs CFA (Pope Pius XII)
ND (2014)

Non-circulating coin: 85 years of Vatican City State – Pope Pius XII
Silver (.900) • 14.17 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 102, N# 138279
500 Francs CFA (Pope Francis I)
ND (2014)

Non-circulating coin: 85 years of Vatican City State – Pope Francis I.
Silver (.900) • 14.17 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
N# 358815
500 Francs CFA (Pope John Paul II)
ND (2014)

Non-circulating coin: 85 years of Vatican City State – Pope John Paul II
Silver (.900) • 14.17 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
N# 358809
500 Francs CFA (Pope Pius XI)
ND (2014)

Non-circulating coin: 85 years of Vatican City State – Pope Pius XI
Silver (.900) • 14.17 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
N# 358810
500 Francs CFA (Aquarius)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Aquarius
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 177, N# 367402
500 Francs CFA (Aries)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Aries
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 178, N# 367398
500 Francs CFA (Cancer)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Cancer
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 179, N# 367337
500 Francs CFA (Capricorn)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Capricorn
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 180, N# 367399
500 Francs CFA (Gemini)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Gemini
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 181, N# 367557
500 Francs CFA (Leo)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Leo
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 182, N# 367555
500 Francs CFA (Libra)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Libra
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 183, N# 367560
500 Francs CFA (Pisces)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Pisces
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 184, N# 367558
500 Francs CFA (Sagittarius)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Sagittarius
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 185, N# 367400
500 Francs CFA (Scorpio)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Scorpio
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 186, N# 367336
500 Francs CFA (Taurus)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Taurus
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 187, N# 367338
500 Francs CFA (Virgo)
2017

Non-circulating coin: Zodiac signs – Virgo
Silver plated copper-nickel • 30 g • ⌀ 38.61 mm
KM# 188, N# 367559
500 Francs CFA (Fireworks of Victory)
ND (2020)

Non-circulating coin: Victory in World War II
Silver (.999) • 10 g • ⌀ 32 mm
N# 374132
Available for swap 1000 Francs CFA (Sauvons le pays)
1992

Non-circulating coin: Sauvons le pays
Silver (.999) • 19.91 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 1, Schön# 9, N# 92607
1000 Francs CFA
ND (1992)

Non-circulating coin
Silver (.999) • 19.91 g • ⌀ 38 mm
KM# 2, Schön# 10, N# 106511

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