5000 Francs Independence
Features
| Issuer |
Benin ›
Dahomey (1960-1975)
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (1960-1975)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 5000 Francs CFA |
| Currency | CFA Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Złoto (.900) |
| Weight | 17.77 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 43821 |
| References | KM# 7 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Bawoły wodne
Series: 10th Anniversary of Independence
Obverse
Herb Dahomeju dzieli nazwę kraju, datę powyżej, nominał poniżej i próbę w pobliżu krawędzi.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
1971
REPUBLIQUE DU DAHOMEY
1er Août 1970 10ème Anniversaire
FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL
5.000
FRANCS
CFA 900
Reverse
Pięć bawołów wodnych (Suncerus caffer-bovidae) na wietrznym wrzosowisku.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: BUFFLE
Edge
Trzcina
Mint
| 1 AR | Unoaerre, Arezzo, Italy (1926-date) |
Comments
Znak "900" w lewym dolnym rogu napisu "FRANCS".
Znak "900" w prawym dolnym rogu napisu "FRANCS", 2 koraliki między literą "A" a znakiem firmowym
Znak "900" w prawym dolnym rogu napisu "FRANCS", 3 paciorki między literą "A" a znakiem rozpoznawczym
Znak "900" i znak mennicy na prawo od "CFA"
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1971 | (en) Hallmark "900" lower left of "FRANCS", Proof | ||||||||||||||
| 1971 | (en) Hallmark "900" lower right of "FRANCS", 2 beads between "A" and hallmark,Proof | ||||||||||||||
| 1971 | 610 | (en) Hallmark "900" lower right of "FRANCS", 3 beads between "A" and hallmark, Proof | |||||||||||||
| 1971 1 AR | (en) Hallmark "900" and mint mark right of "CFA", Proof | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 93
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 2301.24
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 143 890 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.514 oz
Current złoto price: 4475.49 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2026 March 29 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65199 Lot 98125 
|
29 Mar 2026 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR67 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 3328.16
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2025 May 25 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65189 Lot 98078
|
25 May 2025 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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  |
Heritage Auctions 2018 January 7 - 8 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3061 Lot 30271
|
7 Jan 2018 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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