100 Francs Qibla compass; silver plated
2012 year| Silver plated copper | 20 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 100 Francs 100 XOF = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Magnetic (and functional) compass arrow with Arabic numeration on the outer ring from 1 to 35 and amethyst crystal as zero and 36 right above Mecca. Each of the numbers accounts for ten grades of the circle. Inner circle with Arabic writing of the Shahada, and 1 Quranic verse.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
٣٥ ٣٤ ٣٣ ٣٢ ٣١ ٣٠ ٢٩ ٢٨ ٢٧ ٢٦ ٢٥ ٢٤ ٢٣ ٢٢ ٢١ ٢٠ ١٩ ١٨ ١٧ ١٦ ١٥ ١٤ ١٣ ١٢ ١١ ١٠ ٩ ٨ ٧ ٦ ٥ ٤ ٣ ٢ ١
لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
2012
ًإن الصلاة كانت علي المؤمنين كتاباً موقوتا
Translation: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35. There is no god but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Surely prayer is a timed ordinance for the believers.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a Qibla compass, which is a tool used to determine the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is considered the holiest site in Islam. The coin's design highlights the importance of Islam in Niger's culture and heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Qibla compass; silver plated) 2012 coin.
