50 Francs Independence

Obverse description	The coat of arms of the Republic of Niger occupies the central field, depicting a shield charged with a radiant sun above a zebu head, flanked by crossed spears and an olive branch, and supported by two draped national flags on either side. A ribbon scroll at the base of the arms bears the legend REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER. Above the arms, the word INDEPENDANCE arcs along the upper periphery in large raised letters. The denomination 50 FRS is inscribed in the lower central field, flanked by the commemorative date 3 AOUT 1960 arranged along the lower arc.
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Obverse lettering	INDEPENDANCE REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER 50 FRS 3 AOUT 1960 (Translation: Independence. Republic of Niger. August 3rd, 1960.)
Reverse description	A finely engraved bust of President Hamani Diori faces slightly to the left, rendered in high relief with naturalistic detail including his characteristic spectacles and suit jacket. The legend PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI curves along the upper periphery, separated by two raised bullet points. The inscription REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER arcs along the lower periphery in bold raised letters. The field surrounding the portrait is smooth and unadorned, lending prominence to the presidential effigy.
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