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6000 Francs 2005, Olympics [Benin]

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6000 Francs 2005, Olympics [Benin]
  • Country: Benin
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 10.1 g
  • Name: XXIX Summer Olympic Games, Beijing 2008
  • Metal: Nickel Silver
  • Composition: Cu-Ni-Zn
  • Denomination: 6000 francs
  • Currency Unit: Franc
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: X# 45
  • Diameter: 28.3 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, against a map of West Africa, a frontal head of an African elephant is depicted, with the inscription '4 AFRIKA' below. Around the circumference along the rim are inscriptions in French: 'EMISSION MONETAIRE DE L'INSTITUT DE DEVELOPPEMENT DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST IDAO' (Monetary Emission of the West African Development Institute).
  • Obverse
    In the central part, a circle is formed by inscriptions in French: the country name 'REPUBLIQUE BENIN', the inscription '6000 CFA' (6000 CFA francs), and the year of issue '2005'. Inside it are depicted the Olympic rings and the territory of Benin. Around the circumference are figures of athletes from four sports (tennis, athletics, swimming, judo) and a representative of Paralympic competitions. Along the arc of the coin's edge is text in French: 'PROGRAMME NATIONAL D'AIDE AUX SPORTIFS OLYMPIQUES POUR LES JEUX OLYMPIQUES DE BEIJING 2008' (National Program to Aid Olympic Athletes for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games).

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