MOUNT TAZERZAIT African Meteorite Silver Coin 1000 Francs Niger 2016
The amazing Mount Tazerzait meteorite is predestined to be immortalised on this interesting coin issued by Republic of Niger with an authentic fragment of meteorite inlaid. It depicts a part of Tahoua, a small city in Niger, the place where the meteorite has fallen. The coin features Ultra High Relief, Antique Finish quality and a gorgeous color combination. Mintage limited to only 699 pcs!
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€139.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Niger
- Year
- 2016
- Face Value
- 1000 Francs
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 38.61
- Quality
- Antique Finish
- Mintage (pcs)
- 699
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
The colorful coin's reverse features the impact of meteorite Mount Tazerzait with Earth. Panoramic view with a part of Tahoua city. The city is primarily a market town for the surrounding agricultural area, and a meeting place for the Tuareg people from the north and the Fulani people from the south. For this reason the reverse of the coin features also a man with two animals, a camel and a goat. On the top, the inscription: "Mount Tazerzait Meteorite". The coin's obverse depicts the Niger's Coat of Arms and the face value.
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