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500 Francs CFA (Vreneli)
🇧🇯 Benin · 500 Francs CFA · 1971–Present
| Weight | 6 g |
| Mintage | 2,397 |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 99.90% Silver, 0.10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-BEN-43 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1997:
- 500 Francs CFA (Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin) · Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1997 Benin 500 Francs CFA coins were minted?
2,397 were struck.
What is a 1997 Benin 500 Francs CFA made of?
99.9% Silver, 0.1% Copper, weighing 6 g.
What is the melt value of a 1997 Benin 500 Francs CFA?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1997 Benin 500 Francs CFA a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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