100 Francs Independence

100 Francs (Independence) - obverse100 Francs (Independence) - reverse

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Features

Issuer BeninDahomey (1960-1975)
Period Republic (1960-1975)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1971
Value 100 Francs CFA
Currency CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 5.15 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
43819
References KM# 1,
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# 1
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Buildings on Lake Ganvié

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
100
FRANCS
CFA
999,9

Reverse

Buildings in the lake village Ganvie, lying in Lake Nokoué.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GANVIE

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments


KM# 1.1 Hallmark above denomination


KM# 1.2 Hallmark right of denomination


KM# 1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS"


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


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


Hallmark "999.9" right of "CFA"


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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1971  4% Big hallmark "999,9" (3 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971  9% Hallmark "999.9" right of "CFA", Proof
1971  4 650 25% KM#1.1 Hallmark "999.9" above denomination, Proof
1971  12% KM#1.2 Hallmark "999.9" right of denomination, Proof
1971  Photo $ 65 60% KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971  4% Small hallmark "999,9" (2 beads wide) lower right of "FRANCS", Proof
1971 1 AR 1.8% 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 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2022 March 13 The Venice Beach Collection of Modern Coins, Part II Showcase Auction 61261
Lot 98089
Internet Archive
13 Mar 2022 1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 16
Lot 732
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2020 1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC USD 53.98
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 15
Lot 838
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2020 1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC USD 64.78
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30426
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30427
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
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