1000 Francs 2002, History of Aviation - Lockheed Orion [Benin]

Name: Монеты 1000 Francs 2002, History of Aviation - Lockheed Orion [Benin]
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Reverse
In the central part, against a background of grass and clouds, the first second-generation airliner, the Lockheed Orion, is depicted facing right. Along the edge in an arc: at the top, the seventy-year period of transport aviation development '1931-2001'; at the bottom, the inscription in French 'L'HISTOIRE DE L'AVIATION' (History of Aviation). On the right, the year of mintage '2002'. Elements are executed in color.
Obverse
On the left, top, and right, the name of the state in French 'REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN' (Republic of Benin). In the central part is the country's coat of arms. It consists of a quarterly heraldic shield: in the upper left quarter, a castle; upper right, the Star of Benin; lower left, a palm tree; lower right, a sailing ship. The shield is supported by leopards and is topped by a crest consisting 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). In the lower part, along the arc of the coin's edge, is a two-line inscription in French – '1000 FRANS CFA' (1000 CFA Francs).