© African Coins
© African Coins
1000 Francs Mount Tazerzait Meteorite
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.67 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two flaming meteorites above man and camel. Mountains in background. Colored, with piece of meteorite insertion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MT. TAZERZAIT METEORITE
21ST AUG. 1991 TAHOUA/NIGER
2016
1oz Ag.999
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs (Mount Tazerzait Meteorite) 2016 coin from Niger is unique in that it contains a small piece of the Mount Tazerzait meteorite, which fell in Niger in 2012. The meteorite is believed to have originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and its inclusion in the coin makes it a truly extraterrestrial collectible.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 699 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs (Mount Tazerzait Meteorite) 2016 coin.
