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Yuri Gagarin, the First Space Traveller, 50 Anniversary Silver Coin, 1000 Francs Benin 2011
On April 12, 1961 history was made when Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut and hero of the Soviet Union, became the first man to travel into outer space, launching to orbit aboard the Vostok 3KA-3 (Vostok 1).
The outstanding design of this coin depicts the cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and the spaceship Vostok 1 orbiting around the Earth.
The inscriprion about the first space mission on April, 12th 1961 is also present on the coin reverse.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Republic of Benin Coat of Arms.Country:BeninYear: 2011Facevalue:1000 FrancsMetal:.999 silverWeight:20gDiameter:38.61 mm
Quality:ProofMintage:only 1961 pieces!!WITH OFFICIAL BOX
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