© African Coins
© African Coins
1000 Francs Visit to Damascus
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pope John Paull II kissing Quran at left, his coat of arms at right, Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉCONCILIATION DES RELIGIONS
M 1920-2005
VISITE Á
DAMAS
2001
2011 PAPE JEAN PAUL II
Translation: Reconciliation of religions. Visit to Damascus. Pope John Paul II.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the independence of Niger, which was achieved on August 3, 1960.
