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100 Francs Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple
| Issuer | Niger |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Value | 100 Francs CFA |
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| Reverse description | A detailed architectural elevation of the Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, India, occupying the central field, depicting the ornately carved gopuram tower characteristic of Dravidian temple architecture. Stylized clouds flank the temple structure on the left and right sides of the field, adding depth to the composition. The legend MEENAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE arcs along the upper periphery, while WONDERS OF THE WORLD is inscribed below, with the specifications 1/2 G .999 FINE GOLD and the date 2018 completing the reverse inscription. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Niger has issued a long-running series of small-format gold coins featuring sacred sites from outside its borders, a revenue-generating program typical of several West African CFA franc states that mint for the collector market rather than circulation. The Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in existence, with construction spanning from the 6th century through the 17th, though the towering gopurams visible today date largely from Nayak period expansion.
No meaningful circulation history exists — this piece was issued purely for the numismatic trade.