500 Francs 2002, Introduction of the EURO [Benin]

Name: Монеты 500 Francs 2002, Introduction of the EURO [Benin]
Price: 500 RUB
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Reverse
The central part depicts the unified design of the reverse side of the one euro coin. Surrounding it are the obverse sides of coins from different European Union countries: Germany, Belgium, Finland, Italy, France, Greece, Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Along the rim are inscriptions in French: at the top 'INTRODUCTION DE L'EURO DANS L'ANNÉE 2002' (Introduction of the Euro in the year 2002), at the bottom 'UNION DE LA MONNAIE EN EUROPE' (Single European Currency). Raised dots are located on the left and right.
Obverse
On the left, top, and right is the state name in French 'REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN' (Republic of Benin). The country's coat of arms is positioned in the central part. It consists of a quarterly heraldic shield: the upper left quarter features a castle, the upper right quarter the Star of Benin, the lower left quarter a palm tree, and the lower right quarter a sailing ship. The shield is supported by leopards and is topped by a crest composed of two twisted cornucopias filled with grain and sand. At the base of the coat of arms is the motto - 'Fraternity, Justice, Labor' (Fraternité, Justice, Travail). At the bottom, along the rim, is a two-line inscription in French – '500 FRANS CFA' (500 CFA Francs).