2500 Francs Independence

Issuer Dahomey (1960-1975)
Year 1971
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2500 Francs CFA
Currency CFA Franc (1945-date)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 8.88 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6, Schön#5
Obverse description Coat of arms of Dahomey divides country name, date above, denomination below and fineness near the rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 1971 REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY 1er Août 1970 10ème Anniversaire FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL 2.500 FRANCS CFA 900
Reverse description Three religious dancers.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DANSE RELIGIEUSE
Edge Reeded
Mint 1 AR
Numismatica Italiana, Arezzo,Italy (1926-date)
Mintage 1971 - Hallmark `900` lower left of `FRANCS`, Proof -
1971 - Hallmark `900` lower right of `FRANCS`, Proof - 960
1971 - Hallmark `900` under `F` of `FRANCS`, Proof -
1971 1 AR - Hallmark `900` lower right of `FRANCS`, mint mark lower left of `FRANCS`, Proof -
Numisquare ID 2440125460
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