Republic of Dahomey (1960-1975), People's Republic of Benin (1975-1990), Republic of Benin (1990-present)
Country in West Africa (1960-present)
Location: West Africa
Capital City: Porto-Novo, Cotonou
Government type: Republic (1960-1975, 1990-present), Communist Republic (1975-1990)
Main languages: French, Fon, Yoruba, Bariba, Fulfude
Main religions: Sunni Islam, Catholic Christianity, Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1960: Independent from France
1975: Communist takeover, name change from Dahomey to Benin
1990: Communist government falls
Currency
West African CFA Franc (1945-present)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
Note: Benin shares the West African Franc with several otther countries, and there are no country-unqiue circulating coins. All coins issued in the name of Benin (or Dahomey) are non-circulating.
Coins from Benin in the collection
•500 Francs, 2011 (silver-plated cupronickel, KM#88) Commemorative: Cannabis sativa