Benin

The category French Banknotes > Colonies and Overseas Territories > Benin includes banknotes issued and circulated in Benin during the French colonial period and after its independence, before the adoption of the common CFA Franc shared by several West African countries.

This section includes banknotes issued by the Banque de l'Afrique Occidentale (BAO) and potentially those of the Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) if specific Benin issues existed before the complete harmonization of banknotes.

Collectors will find here banknotes of different denominations, years of issue and states of preservation, offering an overview of the monetary history of Benin and its link with France.

The study of these banknotes makes it possible to analyze the motifs, symbols and signatures of the bank officials of the time, important elements for identification and numismatic evaluation.

The banknotes in this category are sought after by numismatists interested in French colonial history, African monetary history and the collection of world banknotes.