50 Francs (Lion) 1968 front 50 Francs (Lion) 1968 back
50 Francs (Lion) 1968 photo
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50 Francs Lion

1968 year
Gold (.900) 16 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Niger
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1968
Value
50 Francs 50 XOF = USD 0.08
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#69766
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing lion (Panthera leo) facing forward.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER

Translation: Republic of Niger.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Francs (Lion) 1968 coin from Niger made of Gold (.900) weighing 16 g is that it features an image of a lion on one side and the Nigerien coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich wildlife and national pride.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Lion) 1968 coin.