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50 Francs Lion; silver essai
1968 year| Silver (.900) | 16 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Niger |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 50 Francs CFA 50 XOF = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing lion (Panthera leo) facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER
Translation: Republic of Niger.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Francs (Lion; silver essai) 1968 from Niger made of Silver (.900) weighing 16 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted in 1968 as a trial strike, and it features a lion on the obverse and the Nigerian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's design was inspired by the French 50 franc coin, which was widely used in West Africa during the colonial period. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its rarity and value, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
