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1000 Francs Independence
| Issuer | Niger |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#6 |
| Obverse description | Central field displays the coat of arms of Niger, consisting of a shield bearing a rayed sun, crossed spear and millet stalk, and a zebu head, flanked by two national flags on crossed staffs with spearheads. A ribbon scroll beneath the shield bears the legend REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER. The upper field carries the arched legend INDEPENDANCE, while the lower field bears the denomination 1000 FRS and the independence date 3 AOUT 1960 in bold relief. |
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| Reverse description | Facing bust of President Diori Hamani, slightly turned to the left, depicted wearing eyeglasses and a suit, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail. The surrounding legend arcs across the upper field reading PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI, with two raised dots serving as separators, and continues along the lower field with REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER. |
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| Mintage | 1960 - Proof - 1,000 |
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