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25 Francs Independence
1960 year| Gold (.900) | 8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 25 Francs 25 XOF = USD 0.042 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#69762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bust of Diori Hamani facing forward, head turned left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI •
REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER
Translation: Republic of Niger.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1960 Niger 25 Francs (Independence) gold coin is that it was minted to commemorate Niger's independence from France, which was granted on August 3, 1960. The coin's design features a portrait of a Nigerien man and woman on the obverse, and the country's coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs (Independence) 1960 coin.
