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100 Francs 20 Lire Pius IX
2020 year| Gold (.999) | 0.16 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#335954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Obverse and reverse of a 20 lire coin of the Papal States.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MOST FAMOUS GOLD COINS
PIVS IX PON· MAX·A·XXII
* STATO * PONTIFICIO *
20
LIRE
1866
20 LIRE PIUS IX
Unabridged legend: Pius IX Pontifex Maximus Anno XXII.
Translation: Pius IX Supreme Pontiff year 22. Papal state.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pope Pius IX on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of Niger. This is a unique combination, as Pope Pius IX was the head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878, while Niger is a predominantly Muslim country. This coin is a rare example of a numismatic piece that bridges religious and cultural divides.
