100 Francs 2011, Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) [Benin]
Coins-Africa
Country: Benin
Weight: 27 g
Name: Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
Composition: Cu-Ni
Plating: Silver
Denomination: 100 francs
Currency: Franc
Orientation: Medal alignment
Reference: KM# 76
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Reverse In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, French text in an arc: "FAMEUSES PLANTES DU MONDE" - "FAMOUS PLANTS OF THE WORLD". To the left is the year of issue: "2011". The central part features a stem and flowers of the Lily of the Valley. Along the bottom edge is its Latin name: "CONVALLARIA MAJALIS".
Obverse The central part depicts the coat of arms of Benin - a shield held by two leopards. Along the edge are French inscriptions: at the top, "RÉPUBLIQUE DU BENINE" - "REPUBLIC OF BENIN"; at the bottom, in two lines: "100 FRANCS CFA" - "100 CFA FRANCS".