100 Francs (10 Corona Franz Joseph I) 2021 front 100 Francs (10 Corona Franz Joseph I) 2021 back
100 Francs (10 Corona Franz Joseph I) 2021 photo
Obverse © Coinsberg – Reverse © Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler

100 Francs 10 Corona Franz Joseph I

2021 year
Gold (.999) 0.16 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Niger
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
100 Francs CFA 100 XOF = USD 0.17
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
0.16 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#335957
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Obverse and reverse of a 10 corona gold coin of Franz Joseph I. Crown at top, beaded circle around the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MOST FAMOUS GOLD COINS
FRANC.JOS.I.D.G.IMP.AVSTR.REX BOH.GAL.ILL.ETC.ET AP.REX HVNG.
ST.SCHWARTZ
X CORONÆ MDCCCCXII
10 COR.
1912
10 KRONEN FRANZ JOSEPH I.

Unabridged legend: Franciscus Iosephus I, Dei gratia, imperator Austriae, rex Bohemiae, Galiciae, Illyriae et cetera et apostolicus rex Hungariae.

Translation: Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God, emperor of Austria, king of Bohemia, Galicia, Illyria and so forth and apostolic king of Hungary. 10 corona 1912.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Franz Joseph I, the last emperor of Austria-Hungary, on one side, and the coat of arms of Niger on the other. This coin is a unique blend of history and culture, showcasing the rich heritage of both Austria-Hungary and Niger.