Coins from Dahomey

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Countries and territories › Benin › Dahomey

Benin was initially known as the kingdom of Danhomè (local name of Dahomey) which was a slave supplier for colons. Read more

Franc CFA (1971)

100 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Buildings on Lake Ganvié
Silver (.999) • 5.15 g • ⌀ 22 mm
KM# 1

200 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Abomey Woman
Silver (.999) • 10.25 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 2

500 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Ouémé Woman
Silver (.999) • 25.20 g • ⌀ 41 mm
KM# 3

1000 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Somba Woman
Silver (.999) • 51.50 g • ⌀ 56 mm
KM# 4

2500 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Religious Dance
Gold (.900) • 8.88 g • ⌀ 25 mm
KM# 6

5000 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Water Buffalos
Gold (.900) • 17.77 g • ⌀ 31 mm
KM# 7

10 000 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Hippopotamus
Gold (.900) • 35.55 g • ⌀ 41 mm
KM# 8

25 000 Francs (Independence)
1971
Non-circulating coin : 10th Anniversary of Independence - Three Presidents
Gold (.900) • 88.88 g • ⌀ 56 mm
KM# 9

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