BENIN

Stamps inscribed 'Bénin', 'République populaire du Bénin' or 'République du Bénin'

1892 - 1894 French colonial issues
1899 - 1975 See Dahomey
1976 ->

From 1976: 1 CFA Franc (XOF) = 100 Centimes
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List status: Incomplete / Under Construction
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ILLEGAL ISSUES

There are many counterfeit and illegal issues bearing the name of Benin on the philatelic market.
The "stamps" on this list has not been issued by the Beninese Post and have never had any franking value anywhere.
2003 Adubon Society

Sheetlet of 9 stamps @ 300 fr, including a Leopard

2003 Nature Conservancy

Sheetlet of 9 stamps @ 350 fr, including a Bobcat and a Puma

2003 Carnivores / Felines

(At least) 6 miniature sheets, each with 4 stamps @ 250 fr showing wild cats:
Andean Mountain Cat, African Golden Cat, Geoffroy's Cat, Manul

Lions
Scottish Wildcat, Sand Cat, Jungle Cat, Marbled Cat
Ocelot, Serval, Tiger Cat, Margay
Cheetahs
Tigers
2003 Tigers

Sheetlet of 9 stamps in various denominations (with scout lily)

Sheetlet of 6 stamps in various denominations (with scout lily)
2003 Cheetahs

Sheetlet of 9 stamps in various denominations (with scout lily)

2003 Looney Tunes

Sheetlet of 9 stamps in various denomimations, including 3 showing Sylvester

List compiled by Geir Arveng.
Latest update: 18 September 2010