Ocean: the Source of Life Coin of Benin
2020-06-08 Mon
This incredible 1 Oz Silver coin is the third edition of the “Source of Life” series celebrating the solar system. Issued in the year 2019 this coin celebrates the Source of Life on the earth. As life on earth begins from water, this coin is dedicated to the ocean which houses millions of lives on the earth.The reverse of the coin depicts the glowing image of an Iceberg, in the center of the ocean, in beautiful blue and dark tones. On top of the reverse, the inscription: “SOURCE OF LIFE” – the name of the series. On the bottom, the inscriptions: “2019” – the year of issue and “1 OZ .999 FINE SILVER” – the weight of the coin and the fineness of the Silver.
The obverse of the coin features the Benin Coat of Arms and the inscriptions: “REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN” – the issuing country and “1000 FRANCS CFA” – the face value. The coin has a Chromonite coloration along with precious White Rhodium plating.
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