Benin 1000 francs Conquest of Space Tsiolkovsky Sputnik proof silver coin 2019

The Benin 1000 Francs 2019 silver proof coin from the “Conquest of Space” series is dedicated to Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the Russian pioneer of astronautics and visionary thinker who laid the foundations of space exploration. The obverse features a detailed colored portrait of Tsiolkovsky, seated in contemplation against a cosmic background filled with planets, satellites, and stars. To the right, an astronaut in open space and depictions of rockets, spacecraft, and the iconic Sputnik satellite symbolize the realization of his ideas. The design merges science and art, reflecting humanity’s journey into the cosmos. The inscription “ПОКОРЕНИЕ КОСМОСА” (“Conquest of Space”) reinforces the theme, with the year of issue “2019” placed at the bottom. The reverse presents the coat of arms of Benin: two leopards supporting a quartered shield with a castle, a radiant star, a palm tree, and a ship, accompanied by the motto “FRATERNITÉ – JUSTICE – TRAVAIL” and the face value “1000 FRANCS CFA.” Struck in silver with proof quality, this coin is a superb tribute to one of the most influential minds in space science and a must-have piece for collectors of cosmic and scientific numismatics.

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