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20 000 Francs CFA African Fauna
| Issuer | Republic of Benin |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Benin in the centre of the field, featuring a quartered shield with depictions of a castle, a star, a palm tree, and a sailing vessel, supported by two leopards rampant. Above the shield, a buffalo head with sweeping horns serves as the crest, and a scroll below bears the national motto FRATERNITE JUSTICE TRAVAIL. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 20 000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in two lines along the lower portion of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN 20 000 FRANCS CFA |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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