500 Francs (Independence; essai) 1960 front 500 Francs (Independence; essai) 1960 back
500 Francs (Independence; essai) 1960 photo
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500 Francs Independence; essai

1960 year
Silver (.900) 9.75 g 26.46 mm
Description
Issuer
Niger
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1960
Value
500 Francs 500 XOF = USD 0.84
Currency
CFA franc (1958-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
9.75 g
Diameter
26.46 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#126087
Rarity index
87%

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 Pattern 500 Francs (Independence; essai) 1960 from Niger made of Silver (.900) weighing 9.75 g is that it features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The word "INDEPENDANCE" is misspelled as "INDEPENDANTE" which makes it a unique and rare variation in the coin's design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Independence; essai) 1960 coin.