Benin 6000 francs John Paul II IDAO 4 Africa Elephant MS67 PCGS silver coin 2005

The Benin 6000 francs “John Paul II – 4 Africa” silver coin 2005 issued under the IDAO program is a historically meaningful and highly collectible numismatic item. The obverse features a detailed engraving of Pope John Paul II meeting with Archbishop Nestor Assogba of Benin, commemorating the Pontiff’s apostolic visits to Benin in 1982 and 1993. The composition is framed with inscriptions: République du Bénin, 6000 CFA 2005, and Voyages du Pape en Afrique. Below, the names S.S. Jean-Paul II and Mgr Nestor Assogba are inscribed, underlining the importance of this encounter. The reverse depicts a striking African symbol — the head of an elephant superimposed over the map of Africa, with the inscription 4 Africa. Along the edge runs the institutional marking Institut de Développement de l’Afrique de l’Ouest – IDAO – Emission Monétaire de l’Institut. Struck in silver and graded MS67 by PCGS, the coin stands out for its historical context, honoring both a spiritual leader of global significance and Benin’s role in the Catholic world. This rare issue connects religion, culture, and African heritage, making it an exceptional piece for collectors of papal memorabilia, African coinage, and modern silver issues.

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