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100 Francs Independence, essai
| Issuer | République du Niger |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Weight | 32 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Niger occupies the central field, depicting a shield charged with crossed spears and a sun above a zebu head, flanked by two national flags on crossed staffs. The legend INDEPENDANCE arcs across the upper field in bold incuse lettering. A ribbon banner below the shield bears the legend REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER, while the denomination 100 FRS appears in the lower field. The word ESSAI is inscribed to the lower left, and the independence date 3 AOUT 1960 runs prominently across the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | INDEPENDANCE REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER 100 FRS ESSAI 3 AOUT 1960 (Translation: Independence. Republic of Niger. Trial. August 3rd, 1960.) |
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