200 Francs Independence

200 Francs (Independence) - obverse200 Francs (Independence) - reverse

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Features

Issuer BeninDahomey (1960-1975)
Period Republic (1960-1975)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1971
Value 200 Francs CFA
Currency CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 10.25 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
20813
References KM# 2,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 2
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Abomey Woman

Series: 10th Anniversary of Independence

Obverse

Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1971
REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY
1er Août 1970 10ème Anniversaire
FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL
200
999.9
FRANCS
CFA

Reverse

Native Abomey woman 3/4 left

Script: Latin

Lettering: FEMME ABOMEY

Edge

Reeded

Mint

1 AR Numismatica Italiana, Arezzo, Italy (1926-date)

Comments


KM# 2.1 Hallmark between "200" and "FRANCS"


KM# 2.2 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS"


KM# 2.3 Big hallmark "999,9" (3 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS"


KM# 2.3 Small hallmark "999,9" (2 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS"


KM# 2.4 Hallmark below "CFA"


Hallmark lower left of "CFA"


Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", mint mark lower left of "FRANCS"


Hallmark "1000" and mint mark lower right of "FRANCS"

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1971  0% Hallmark "999,9" lower left of "CFA", Proof
1971  5 150 24% KM#2.1 Hallmark "999,9" between "200" & "FRANCS", Proof
1971  Photo $ 65 53% KM#2.2 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971  $ 87 18% KM#2.3 Big hallmark "999,9" (3 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971  4% KM#2.3 Small hallmark "999,9" (2 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971  8% KM#2.4 Hallmark "999,9"below "CFA", Proof
1971 1 AR 2.0% Hallmark "1000" and mint mark lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971 1 AR 0% Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", mint mark lower left of "FRANCS", Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 200 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 200 Francs (Independence)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 16
Lot 733
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2020 1971 – KM#2.2 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC USD 64.72
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 200 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 200 Francs (Independence)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 15
Lot 839
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2020 1971 – KM#2.2 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC USD 75.51
(EUR 70.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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