500 Francs Independence, Niger

500 Francs Independence, Niger, 1960 obverse image500 Francs Independence, Niger, 1960 reverse image
500 Francs Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Niger flagNiger
  • Years of Minting:
    1960
  • Period:
    Republic (1960-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
500 Francs Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.50-$700.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

500 Francs Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Diori Hamani facing forward, head turned left.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Niger.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

500 Francs Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

INDEPENDANCE REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER 500 FRS 3 AOUT 1960

Reverse:

· PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI · REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER

500 Francs Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

500 Francs Independence sizes
  • Weight:9.75 g
  • Diameter:26.46 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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