Niger – 1968 – 100 Francs – Independence – Diori Hamani – Gold Proof – NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo

Niger 1968 – 100 Francs Gold Proof with President Diori Hamani

This large-format 100 Franc gold coin from 1968 is the largest issue in the four-part proof series from Niger. While the three smaller denominations depict animals of African fauna, the 100 Franc coin is dedicated to the then-President Diori Hamani .

The portrait page shows Diori Hamani in profile. He was the first president of the Republic of Niger after the country’s independence. The portrait is framed by the inscription “PRESIDENT DIORI HAMANI – REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER”.

The other side shows the coat of arms of the Republic of Niger . Above the coat of arms is the denomination of 100 francs, below it the year 1968. The inscription bears the national motto “FRATERNITE – TRAVAIL – PROGRES”.

The largest gold coin in the series

Weighing 32.00 g and with a fineness of .900 gold, the 100 Francs coin contains 28.80 g of pure gold, or approximately 0.926 oz . With a diameter of 42 mm, it is also by far the largest issue in the four-part gold series.

The mintage is limited to only 1,000 . The coin was minted by Valcambi SA in Balerna, Switzerland .

NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo – only 8 coins of this grade

The coin offered here has been certified by NGC as PF67 Ultra Cameo . The NGC population is also remarkably small: currently only 8 coins are registered as PF67 Ultra Cameo, and only 5 coins have been graded higher.

The term Ultra Cameo refers to the particularly pronounced contrast between the frosted motifs and the deeply reflective areas of the proof embossing. This contrast is especially striking on the large-format 100 Francs coin.

The low mintage, the high fine gold weight, the portrait of Diori Hamani and the very small NGC population make this 100 Francs a particularly distinctive gold coin from Niger in the 1960s.

Technical data

• Country: Niger
• Year: 1968
• Face value: 100 francs
• Subject: President Diori Hamani
• Material: Gold
• Fineness: .900
• Weight: 32,00 g
• Fine gold weight: 28.80 g / approx. 0.926 oz
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Minting quality: Proof
• Mintage: 1,000
• Mint: Valcambi SA, Balerna, Switzerland
• Grading: NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo
• NGC Population: 8 in PF67 Ultra Cameo, 5 rated higher
• NGC Certificate: 2159933-001