© African Coins
© African Coins
1000 Francs Railway from the Mediterranean to Niger
2012 year| Silver (.925) | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.67 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Train moving left, tree in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHEMIN DE FER DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE AU NIGER
2012
1941-1967
Translation: Railway from the Mediterranean to Niger.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the railway line connecting the Mediterranean coast to Niger, which was completed in 1912. The railway line was a significant achievement for the country, as it allowed for the transportation of goods and people across the Sahara Desert, connecting the northern and southern parts of the country. The coin's design features an image of a train, symbolizing the importance of the railway line in Niger's history and development.
