Benin 1000 francs Sydney Olympics Shot Put Piefort MS70 PCGS silver coin 1997

The Benin 1000 Francs 1997 silver coin “Sydney Olympics – Shot Put” is a vibrant tribute to one of the world’s greatest sporting events, issued in anticipation of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The obverse features a dynamic colored design of a powerful athlete in the moment of shot put. Wearing a blue sports uniform with number 9, the sportsman is shown against the bright background of the Olympic flame, a symbol of passion, endurance, and unity among nations. Around the rim runs the inscription “XXVII Olympiade Sydney 2000” with the year 1997 engraved to the right. The reverse displays the official coat of arms of Benin in fine detail: two heraldic leopards supporting a shield divided into four parts, depicting a castle, a sailing ship, a palm tree, and a star. Above the shield rise a pair of horns, while below is the banner with the national motto and the denomination 1000 Francs CFA. This silver piefort issue, certified PCGS MS70, comes in flawless Mint State condition, representing both athletic excellence and numismatic artistry. Rare and eye-catching, it is a must-have for collectors of Olympic, African, and modern commemorative silver coins.

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