You've gotta get one of these unique coins for your collection - Paying tribute to one of the world’s favourite drugs, Benin has launched its first legal tender 44mm Marijuana Scented Silver Plated coin.
The Republic of Benin is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located.
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is located in the country’s largest city of Cotonou. Benin covers an area of approximately 110,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.05 million.
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Source: http://www.coinweek.com/news/modern-coins/rub-and-sniff-marijuana-coin-to-be-released/
Set for release May 20 2011, the “Rub and Sniff” design is one of the few scented coins in numismatics.
Distinctively leaf shaped, this iconic 2011 coin releases the aroma of cannabis when the reverse is rubbed. An official Benin legal tender issue, the obverse is distinguished by the national Coat of Arms.The Republic of Benin is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located.
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is located in the country’s largest city of Cotonou. Benin covers an area of approximately 110,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.05 million.
For all your Coin Supplies, Capsules and Album needs go to Boscastle Coin Supplies at www.boscastlesupplies.com
Source: http://www.coinweek.com/news/modern-coins/rub-and-sniff-marijuana-coin-to-be-released/
I would liek to know who made the coin with marijuana leaves shich feature and scratch and sniff technology. would it be possible to benchmark this technology.
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