Benin 6000 CFA Olympics Beijing IDAO 4 Africa Elephant MS67 PCGS AG coin 2005

The Benin 6000 CFA “Olympics Beijing” silver coin 2005 issued under the IDAO 4 Africa program is a rare numismatic piece that connects African heritage with the global spirit of sport. On the obverse, the design celebrates the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, featuring the Olympic rings at the center and surrounded by dynamic silhouettes of athletes engaged in various sports — tennis, gymnastics, athletics, rowing, and cycling. Around the rim, the inscriptions in French read République du Bénin, Jeux Olympiques de Beijing 2008, and Programme National d’Aide aux Sports Olympiques, reflecting Benin’s participation in international Olympic initiatives. The reverse presents a powerful African symbol — the majestic elephant head placed over a map of Africa, with the inscription 4 Africa. Around the edge runs the name of the issuing institution: Institut de Développement de l’Afrique de l’Ouest – IDAO, marking the coin as part of a special monetary emission program. Struck in silver and graded MS67 by PCGS, this coin is highly desirable due to its historical and cultural significance, uniting Olympic values with African identity. Collectors of Olympic memorabilia and African coinage will find this piece an outstanding addition to their collection.

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