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1000 Francs Fennec
| Issuer | Niger |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Thickness | 2 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Niger occupies the central field, rendered in high relief against a plain background. The shield displays the characteristic elements of the Nigerien arms. The circular legend REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 1000 FRANCS CFA is inscribed in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Niger's 1000 Francs issues of this period were struck under the West African CFA franc framework, with actual minting contracted to European facilities rather than produced domestically — Niger has no mint of its own. The fennec fox, native to the Sahara, inhabits territory that spans much of northern Niger, including the Aïr Mountains region.
KM#22 is part of a broader wildlife series that coincided with increased international numismatic interest in African-themed silver issues during the early 2010s, most marketed directly to collectors in Europe and never intended for circulation.