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10 Francs Independence
| Issuer | République du Niger |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Value | 10 Francs |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Niger occupies the central field, depicting a shield flanked by two crossed national flags with spears, and supported by a decorative ribbon scroll bearing the legend REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER in the lower portion. The legend INDEPENDANCE arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 FRS and the commemorative date 3 AOUT 1960 are inscribed in the lower field beneath the arms. |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter facing portrait bust of President Hamani Diori, slightly turned to the left, rendered in high relief and occupying the majority of the field. The subject is depicted wearing eyeglasses and a suit, with fine engraving detail on the hair and facial features. The circular legend • PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI • arcs along the upper periphery, while REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER curves along the lower periphery. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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