Silver Fifty Grams 2012 The Mecca Compass, Coin from Niger - detailed information

This coin was issued in Niger.

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Mecca Compass 2012 – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

Regardless of one’s position anybody can find out in which direction Mecca is, by using of this special coin. Mecca, the birth place of Islam’s prophet Mohammed, is the Muslims’ holiest city. The Muslims’ most important pilgrimage site is visited by approx. 2,5 million pilgrims annually. The most significant destination in Mecca is the Kaaba, a cube shaped structure in the courtyard of the main mosque. Even before Islamic times, the Kaaba was known as a sacred object. For Arabic tribes in the surrounding areas of Mecca at that time. The holy city is located in a desert-like basin surrounded by two mountain chains about 90 km from the Red Sea. Due to an increasing number of pilgrims over the last few years, the city has been frequently re-built in order to meet changing needs. It is strictly prohibited for Non-Muslims to set foot in this location. more
CIT Item ID: 26099
Country: Niger (the)
Date of issue: 2012
Denomination: 1000 Francs CFA
Material: Silver .999
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1434 pcs