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10 Francs Lion; silver essai
1968 year| Silver | 20 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 10 Francs 10 XOF = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#69770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing lion (Panthera leo) facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER
Translation: Republic of Niger.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Francs (Lion; silver essai) 1968 from Niger is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, and its design features a lion on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the denomination and the country's name in French, "Niger." The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of African currency.
