100 Francs Independence

Features

Issuer	Dahomey (Benin)
Period	Republic (1960-1975)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1971
Value	100 Francs
Currency	CFA Franc (1971)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	5.15 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 43819 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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 2 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

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"

See also

• Coat of Arms
• Independence
• Lake
• Boat or watercraft

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Numista Rarity index: 67

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Bullion value: USD 3.84

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 March 13 The Venice Beach Collection of Modern Coins, Part II Showcase Auction 61261 Lot 98089	Mar 13, 2022	1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 30426	Jan 13, 2020	1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 30427	Jan 13, 2020	1971 – KM#1.3 Hallmark "1000" lower right of "FRANCS", Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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