| Issuer | Niger |
| Year | 1960 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 500 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Dimensions | 26.46 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#E5 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Niger. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | INDEPENDANCE
REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER
ESSAI
500 FRS
3 AOUT 1960 (Translation: Independence. Republic of Niger. Trial. August 3rd, 1960.) |
| Reverse description | Bust of Diori Hamani facing forward, head turned left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI ·
REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER (Translation: Republic of Niger.) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1960 - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 7353207290 |
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