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25 Francs Independence, essai
| Issuer | République du Niger |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of Niger, depicting a shield charged with a radiant sun above an oryx head, flanked by two national flags on crossed spears, with a decorative ribbon scroll below bearing the legend REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER. The word INDEPENDANCE arcs prominently along the upper rim in bold incuse letters. The denomination 25 FRs and the independence date 3 AOUT 1960 are inscribed in the lower field, with the word ESSAI appearing to the left in small letters. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed facing bust of President Diori Hamani, Niger's first head of state, depicted wearing spectacles, a suit, and tie, rendered in high relief with fine portraiture characteristic of the Monnaie de Paris. The legend PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI arcs along the upper periphery, flanked by raised dot stops, while REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER curves along the lower rim, also punctuated by raised dots. The portrait is centered prominently within an otherwise unadorned field. |
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